By Dr. Rajkumar Wadhwa, M.D., D.M., FASGE, Chief Gastroenterologist and HoD, Institute of Gastrosciences, Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru
India has been hit with the second wave of the novel Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), a lethal contagion that predominantly affects the respiratory system. While a significant number of patients successfully recover, a small proportion develop severe pneumonia and may succumb to the illness. Questions regarding the impact on other organ systems have plagued the medical community in recent times. In this article we try to explore the effects of COVID-19 on the Gastrointestinal (GI) System.
