Doctors told how to deal with food aversion due to COVID-19

In some patients, against the background of the current and after the illness with CORONAVIRUS, there is a change or complete loss of taste and smell. This was told to RBC by the chief therapist of the network of clinics "RZD-Medicine", candidate of medical sciences Sergey Cheremushkin.

He explained that this is due to the action of the virus on the peripheral and central NERVOUS SYSTEM. According to the DOCTOR, in order to get rid of these symptoms, it is necessary to cure covid-19 itself , as well as prevent pneumonia against the background of hypercoagulability (poor blood clotting) and hyper-response of the immune system, and the restoration of smell and taste itself takes two to three weeks, rarely two three months.

“For a speedy recovery and getting rid of manifestations, I would recommend preferring a varied wholesome diet to artificial tableted substitutes, including protein (fish, MEAT, seafood) and plant foods, so rich in essential vitamins and minerals, as well as taking dosed regular walks in the fresh air,” Cheryomushkin said.

The aversion to food and the lack of odors is due to the fact that the virus infects the centers of the brain, Olga Grigoryan, a nutritionist and candidate of medical sciences, told RBC. She explained that in this case, the virus affects the center of appetite in the hypothalamus, but it should be understood that after two to three weeks the desire to eat returns.