New data indicate that diarrhea has become a common symptom of "Covid-19" among Britons who have received the vaccine, and about one in 5 Britons who received the vaccine suffer from diarrhea as a symptom when infected again with corona, according to a report in The Independent.

While it is widely known that common symptoms of COVID-19 include fatigue, sore throat and headache, diarrhea appears to be becoming more common.

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According to data collected by the ZOE Health Study, there was a spike in people reporting it in January 2022, and some of this was related to the Omicron variable.

However, Zoe's study team noted that "a wave of stomach diseases other than COVID-19 appears to be spreading as well."

What does Corona diarrhea look like?

The researchers said that diarrhea can be an early symptom of the virus, as it begins on the first day of infection and worsens throughout the week.

"It usually lasts for 2 to 3 days on average, but can last up to 7 days in adults," Zoe's team said.

The data found that these symptoms became less prevalent with each variable. Nearly a third of adults over the age of 35 reported having diarrhea during alpha waves, while only one in five said they had it during omicron and delta waves.

But people who experienced it during the last two waves either received the vaccine twice or also received a booster dose.

The NHS says diarrhea is common in adults, and the most important thing to do is to stay hydrated.

Many questions about diarrhea in Corona patients were brought to Dr. Ahmed Al-Ajaj, a specialist in internal diseases and travel medicine at Al-Ahly Hospital in Qatar, who answered them in exclusive statements to Al-Jazeera Net.

How does diarrhea occur in a corona patient?

Diarrhea occurs in a “Covid-19” patient due to the virus targeting the receptors “ACE2” and “SERINE PROTEASE” in the digestive system, which causes inflammation and the occurrence of digestive symptoms, including lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea that are Usually watery diarrhea.

Does diarrhea mean that the corona virus has become stronger or weaker, or is there no relationship?

Researchers noticed that the occurrence of diarrhea in “Covid-19” patients decreases with the emergence of any new mutant Covid, for example, in the alpha wave, a third of patients over the age of 35 had diarrhea, while the percentage decreased to one-fifth with the “Omicron” and “Delta” waves.

Does vaccination make the course of the Corona virus or Micron lighter, and therefore its symptoms are more digestive than respiratory?

The Omicron and Delta waves that appeared after vaccinations are associated with less severe symptoms and a decrease in the incidence of digestive symptoms, especially diarrhea, and this is mostly due to the effect of vaccinations.

What does a Corona patient who suffers from diarrhea do?

  • Staying at home and isolated from others.

  • Use of rehydration salts to replace lost salts.

  • Drink liquids such as water and juices.

  • Avoid foods that are heavy on the digestive system and irritating, such as meals high in fat and sharp spices.

  • Adequate sleep to strengthen the immune system.

  • See a doctor when symptoms worsen.