Can the Coronavirus Cause Diarrhea?

Can the Coronavirus Cause Diarrhea? Research now suggests it's also possible for the virus to cause diarrhea, vomiting, and other digestive symptoms. In a recent study, half of the patients diagnosed with COVID-19 complained about digestion problems. The research examined 204 early cases of novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China from three separate hospitals. The virus may throw gut bacteria out of whack, leading to digestive symptoms. Another potential explanation could be that the virus triggers an inflammatory response from the digestive system. It's too soon to say that those with these issues should take the same steps they would if they had respiratory symptoms. Not all research suggests that digestive symptoms are significantly prevalent in people with the coronavirus. In another study of symptoms, diarrhea was uncommon among people who were confirmed to have the coronavirus.