“Whether they were hospitalized or not, adults who have had COVID-19 are about 36% more likely than uninfected people to develop GI disorders including ulcers, pancreatitis, IBS, & acid reflux”
What do we know about covid-19’s effects on the gut?
“The virus is known to cause microclots in a multitude of tissues, and the bowel is no exception. In addition, the integrity of the bowel lining can be disrupted, allowing commensal bacteria to enter the blood and cause infections.”
. “The virus is known to cause microclots in a multitude of tissues, and the bowel is no exception. In addition, the integrity of the bowel lining can be disrupted, allowing commensal bacteria to enter the blood and cause infections.”