7. Digestive Issues
Digestive problems have been discovered to be common in people with long COVID. The symptoms may include bloating, constipation, diarrhea, acidity, acid reflux, gaseousness, and an exacerbation of IBS. This is because the coronavirus disrupts the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, along with the pancreas and liver.
According to a study of 147 patients with no pre-existing gastrointestinal conditions, 16% of them complained about digestive symptoms about 100 days after their coronavirus infection. While scientists are still investigating how long COVID affects the digestive system, it appears that the gut lining contains a large number of the receptors that the coronavirus uses to invade cells.
If you struggle with symptoms like constipation, vomiting, or diarrhea, it’s important to adjust your diet to help your body recover faster. Try to reduce processed foods, include more fruits and vegetables in your diet, and avoid taking too many over-the-counter products to treat your condition.
You may also want to read 7 Silent Signs It’s More Than a Common Cold.
4 thoughts on “Long COVID Can Last 2 Years – Here Are The Signs You Have It”
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No taste no smell and food taste from food is atrocious
Since I got the booster shots almost a year ago, my taste of food is altered to the point that if you blindfolded me and asked what I was eating, I wouldn’t know. How much longer must I wait until this corrects itself?
Since having the Covid shots (2) the last one in February, 2021,I have had to lean to walk again (this being with the help of a walker), kidney problems, and 24/7 care. I can’t work, cook, wash clothes, shop, housework, etc. Will I ever be able to do these things again?
I’ve had two doctors tell me they believe my medical conditions are due to reaction to Covid-19 vaccine.
I would call this Long Covid! And with no hope of getting better and no one to blame.