Is diarrhea a symptom of the latest COVID variant?


Is diarrhea a symptom of the latest COVID variant? COVID-19 can cause diarrhea by attacking the lining of the digestive tract in the same way that it attacks the lining of the respiratory tract. Psychological distress and certain medications used to treat COVID can also cause digestive symptoms.


How long does COVID diarrhea last?

Though the symptoms tend to last from a few days to a week in people with mild COVID-19, they can sometimes persist for months in people with long COVID. COVID-19 can cause diarrhea by attacking the lining of the digestive tract in the same way that it attacks the lining of the respiratory tract.