According to this NYT article, gastrointestinal issues are a common symptom of COVID, but it is often overlooked.
>>>In some people, gastrointestinal symptoms hit during the first few days of an infection, before they develop a fever and cough. But many people who only experience stomach symptoms “never think of it as Covid,” Dr. Chin-Hong said.
Diarrhea is a common Covid-related gastrointestinal symptom, Dr. Chin-Hong said. People can also lose their appetite, and experience nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.<<<
Gastrointestinal issues are a common but often unrecognized sign of infection.
www.nytimes.com