Long COVID-19 tied to greater risk of GI dysfunction and GERD
Written By : Aditi
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-01-16 06:15 GMT | Update On 2024-01-16 08:57 GMT
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The post-pandemic era has raised concerns about COVID-19's long-term impact on health, particularly digestive diseases. The risks of digestive diseases associated with long COVID remain unclear. This study aims to determine the long-term risks of digestive diseases among COVID-19 patients.
According to a recent study published in BMC Medicine, There is a link between COVID-19 and the long-term risk of digestive system disorders. COVID-19 patients are at a higher risk of developing digestive diseases, which escalate with severity, reinfection, and persistence even after 1-year follow-up. This underscores the importance of long-term follow-up strategies for at-risk patients.
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