This article describes the GIsymptoms of COVID-19and how the virus causes vomiting in some people.
It also explains how to manage vomiting if you have COVID and when to see a healthcare provider.
Less common GI symptoms of COVID include:
COVID-19 or Stomach Flu?
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GI symptoms of COVID are easily mistaken for conditions likegastroenteritis(stomach flu) andfood poisoning.
However, the GI symptoms of COVID-19 are not always short-lived.
Why Does COVID Cause Vomiting?
Other Causes
Vomiting associated with COVID-19 is not solely triggered by the virus.
Another independent cause of vomiting in people with COVID-19 is anxiety and stress.
How Long Are You Contagious With COVID?
You are most infectious in the first five days after COVID symptoms start.
You should then take precautions, likewearing a face mask, for five more days.
Psychological distress and certain medications used to treat COVID can also cause nausea and vomiting.
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