New COVID-19 guidance for gastroenterologists
Written By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2020-05-05 13:15 GMT | Update On 2020-05-05 13:15 GMT
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AMERICA - American Gastroenterology Association has released updated guidance and new expert recommendations for GI symptoms in Covid 19 and their management which has been published in the journal Gastroenterology.
The AGA Institute Clinical Guideline Committee and Clinical Practice Updates Committee performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of international data on GI and liver manifestations of COVID-19.
AGA has published new expert recommendations: AGA Institute Rapid Review of the GI and Liver Manifestations of COVID-19, Meta-Analysis of International Data, and Recommendations for the Consultative Management of Patients with COVID-19.
Key guidance for gastroenterologists:
1. GI symptoms are not as common in COVID-19 as previously estimated: The overall prevalence was 7.7% (95% CI 7.4 to 8.6%) for diarrhea, 7.8% (95% CI: 7.1 to 8.5%) for nausea/vomiting, and 3.6% (95% CI 3.0 to 4.3%) for abdominal pain. Notably, in outpatients, the pooled prevalence of diarrhea is lower (4.0%).
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