Gastrointestinal Disorders in COVID-19 Patients 3.5 Years Later
Author Information
Author(s): Changela Sagar, Ashraf Samad, Lu Justin Y., Duong Kevin E., Henry Sonya, Wang Stephen H., Duong Tim Q.
Primary Institution: Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center
Hypothesis
Does SARS-CoV-2 infection lead to an increased incidence of new gastrointestinal disorders up to 3.5 years post-infection?
Conclusion
COVID-19 patients are more likely to develop new gastrointestinal disorders compared to matched controls.
Supporting Evidence
- 6.34% of COVID-19 positive patients developed new gastrointestinal disorders compared to 5.70% of controls.
- COVID-19 patients had an adjusted hazard ratio of 1.18 for developing new gastrointestinal disorders.
- Demographic factors such as age, sex, and race influenced the incidence of new gastrointestinal disorders.
Takeaway
People who had COVID-19 might get stomach problems even years after they got better. This study looked at a lot of patients to see how many had new stomach issues.
Methodology
This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from COVID-19 patients and matched controls to assess the incidence of new gastrointestinal disorders.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias as only patients who returned for care were included.
Limitations
Findings are limited to patients who returned to the health system, which may not represent all COVID-19 patients.
Participant Demographics
The study included a diverse population from the Bronx, with a higher proportion of females and non-Hispanic individuals.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.12–1.25
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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