Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common cause of abdominal pain, affecting one in five adults in developed countries. Although it can also occur in the pediatric and adolescent population, the age of diagnosis is before the age of 50. Women are affected more frequently than men. IBS is ...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent disorder of brain-gut interactions that affects between 5 and 10% of the general population worldwide. The current symptom criteria restrict the diagnosis to recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits, but the majority of patient...
Background Gastrointestinal symptom﹕pecific anxiety and somatization have both been associated with higher symptom severity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); however, this relationship has not been explored fully. Moreover, the performance of the visceral sensitivity index (VSI) for ...
Comorbid Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Patients with Generalized Anxiety and Major Depression. Ann.Clin.Psychiatry 1991;3:215-22.Tollefson GD, Tollefson SL, Pederson M, Luxenberg M, Dunsmore G. Co-morbid irritable bowel syndrome in patients with generalized anxiety and major depression. Ann Clin...
Stress and Irritable bowel syndrome Are the brain and intestines connected? The colon or large intestine has many nerves that connect it to the brain. Is there an interconnection between stress and irritable bowel syndrome? It is only that depression, anxiety, stress or any psychological disturbance...
There are certain medications that help the colon by relaxing the muscles in the wall of the colon, thereby reducing the bowel pressure. These drugs are called antispasmodics. Since stress and anxiety may play a role in these symptoms, it can at times be helpful to use a mild sedative, of...
Depression and anxiety:It's common for people who have IBS to feel like they're losing control over their lives. If your symptoms are bad, you may find yourself always trying to map out the nearest bathroom. Because there's a link between your brain and gut, this kind of stress can ma...
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS causes
Aim The present study examined the effect of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cognitive appraisal of IBS, and anxiety sensitivity on anticipatory anxiety (AA) and agoraphobia (AG) in patients with pa...
If you introduce fibre too quickly it can cause bloating and discomfort. Does stress cause IBS? Stress does not cause IBS. However, strong emotions, such as anxiety or stress, can affect the nerves of the bowel in susceptible people and make IBS worse. Learning to reduce stress can help. ...