This happens whenever I'm super stressed or tense.
2007-12-26 02:58:09 · 10 answers · asked by Pie 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you have an anxiety disorder and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you definitely are not alone. According to researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina, 50% - 90% of people seeking treatment for IBS have one or more psychiatric conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).1 In another study at the same university, 36% of study participants with IBS also had PTSD.2 In a SUNY Health Science Center study, 46.3% of participants with panic disorder also had IBS.3
2007-12-26 03:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kristian K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Anxiety causes a lot of problems. I know because I did suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I am now on an antidepressant, and I feel so much better. I even join the local gym, and I work out 6 days a week. You need to make an appointment and go in and talk to the folks in Behavior Health. You will be so glad you did.
I wish you great health and happiness in 2008.
2007-12-26 11:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Stress can cause a huge range of phsyical problems. I had severe stress during an illness and I now have to take omeprazole at times for a stomach ulcer. So be careful.
2007-12-26 15:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!! Unfortunately, anxiety and stress causes lots of health problems. Personally, I take fiber pills, especially when I know I'm stressed. It helps a lot. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water.
2007-12-26 11:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by befuddled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being Stressed can cause a lot of physical problems and I do believe that it can mess up your bowels!
2007-12-26 11:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by ke ke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're like this all the time it is called GAD, see the source info below.
Bottom line: yes ... its quite normal but you'll be OK in the long run.
2007-12-26 11:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by CMM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i had super bad anxiety and it always caused cramping, and dowel problems. it makes it really hurt when i was having a bowl movement.
2007-12-26 11:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-12-26 11:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. That's very common actually.
2007-12-26 11:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can.
2007-12-26 11:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋