A study published by the British newspaper "The Sun" revealed that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus can settle in the intestines rather than in the nose and respiratory system. Omicron continues to unveil many symptoms day by day, extending beyond a runny nose and sore throat, some of which appear on the skin. The British newspaper quoted Professor Tim Spector, stating that individuals infected with the Omicron variant may only experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Doctors recommend immediate self-isolation if these symptoms arise and performing a test to detect a coronavirus infection. It is also known that those infected with Omicron report heightened sensitivity to pain, encompassing all body parts. Additionally, another sign that appears in Omicron patients before they feel physical symptoms is a hoarse voice. The hoarseness is associated with a sore throat, which has been the most prominent symptom of the new variant to date, serving as an early warning sign of Omicron infection.
It is noteworthy that the Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana and South Africa in November of last year, before becoming the most widespread variant globally, having been recorded in 140 countries so far.
