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The study population included individuals aged 18\u2009years or older with COVID-19 and living in the Aseer region. The data were collected through a pretested, structured online questionnaire preceded by consent and were used to maintain the confidentiality of the data. The questionnaire covered participants\u2019 data, COVID-19 infection status, and gastrointestinal tract symptoms during and after recovery from the infection.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 409 participants in the Aseer region completed the study survey. The participants\u2019 ages ranged from 18 to more than 50\u2009years, with a mean age of 34.5\u2009\u00b1\u200911.9\u2009years. A total of 205 (50.1%) participants were females. A total of 263 (64.3%) of the study participants experienced gastrointestinal tract symptoms during COVID-19 infection. Additionally, 203 (49.6%) of the study participants had gastrointestinal tract symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 infection. The most commonly reported symptoms were diarrhea (13.2%), nausea (13.2%), anorexia (12.7%), abdominal pain (11%), and constipation. Male sex who suffered form severe COVID-19 infection, and gastrointestinal tract symptoms during acute infection were significantly associated with post-COVID-19 gastrointestinal tract symptoms ( p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In conclusion, the current study showed that nearly two-thirds of active COVID-19 patients experienced gastrointestinal tract symptoms. 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