According to the researchers at UK’s ZOE COVID Study, there has been a “sharp increase” in gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, stomach pains and feeling sick, among people infected with the Omicron variant. While the classic COVID-19 symptoms continue to include fever, fatigue and loss of smell and taste, experts believe that Omicron symptoms are slightly different.
That said, the two symptoms of COVID’s Omicron variant that could come along while you eat are loss of appetite or skipping meals.
The ZOE symptoms study app had also highlighted appetite loss as one of an early sign of COVID last year.
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However, the organization says that skipping meals for a short period is not something to be very worried about.
“However, a continued loss of appetite in the elderly could be a sign of something wrong and should be raised with their GP or usual healthcare professional,” it says.
The researchers add by saying, “It’s not necessary to force yourself to eat if you don’t feel like it but it’s very important to keep drinking liquids to help replace the water lost as your body fights off the infection.”
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