New coronavirus infection is characterized by fever, cough and malaise as the main symptoms. Some patients may present with cough, runny nose, sore throat and diarrhea. After coronavirus infection, each person’s physical state and reaction are different. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, if the spleen and stomach are usually weak, diarrhea is likely to occur. The new coronavirus first appeared in Wuhan, where there are long periods of low temperatures, rain and heavy humidity. If the patient’s spleen and stomach are weak, the virus can multiply in the upper respiratory tract and also in the gastrointestinal tract. Chinese medicine says that the lung and the large intestine are cognate, and lung disease can cause the gastrointestinal function to be affected. Therefore, some patients infected with the new coronavirus can experience diarrhea, which is related to their usual constitution. People with a weaker spleen and stomach or a weak spleen and dampness are prone to diarrhea. Content source: Dr. You Lai