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Can a sinus infection or a common cold affect your stomach? like, can it make you lose your appetite or go to the bathroom more often than usual?

Q: can a sinus infection or a common cold affect your stomach? like, can it make you lose your appetite or go to the bathroom more often than usual?

: Most sinus infections and common colds are viral. Unlike bacterial infection, viral infection often affects multiple sites in your body, potentially including the stomach and bowel. If viral, should be improving in 2, 3 or 4 days. If it doesn’t, check with Urgent Care or primary doc

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Most sinus infections and common colds are viral. Unlike bacterial infection, viral infection often affects multiple sites in your body, potentially including the stomach and bowel. If viral, should be improving in 2, 3 or 4 days. If it doesn’t, check with Urgent Care or primary doc

Answered 6/18/2021

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Can a sinus infection or a common cold affect your stomach? like, can it make you lose your appetite or go to the bathroom more often than usual?

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