Is diarrhea a symptom of the new Covid strain?

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.



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Does EG.5 cause symptoms that are different from other coronavirus subvariants? Not so far. Like other Omicron strains, EG.5 tends to infect the upper respiratory tract, causing a runny nose, sore throat, and other cold-like symptoms, as opposed to lower respiratory tract symptoms, Dr. Roberts explains.

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How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home
  1. Drink lots of water and get plenty of rest.
  2. Manage your symptoms with over-the-counter medications. ...
  3. Avoid drinking alcohol and heavy exercise, as these activities may worsen your symptoms.
  4. Stay home and at least 6 feet away from everyone else.


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