53% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 experience at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptom at any time during their illness.
And there’s increasing evidence that encountering GI symptoms with COVID-19, or developing COVID-19 alongside underlying GI conditions, may increase the risk of disease severity and negative complications.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.In this Special Feature, Medical News Today review what we know so far about the relationship, prevalence, and impact of GI symptoms on COVID-19 infections.Respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or trouble breathing, are the most common symptoms of COVID-19.But early reports.