“Can stress cause bowel disturbances in people?”
I am 32 years old and I have a very stressful job. My bowel movements are not consistent and I suffer from constipation very often. Is it possible to have bowel disturbances due to stress?
4 Answers
Yes, stress can cause severe bowel problems in patients with anxiety. Young females are more prone to abdominal pain and constipation.There are hormones released from the brain that can affect the nerves in your gut. You can read about irritable bowel syndrome online. Consult a gastroenterologist if the symptoms worsen.
Yes, this is a well-known phenomenon. Stress can alter bowel habits (diarrhea and/or constipation) and cause pain, especially if there is underlying irritable bowel syndrome or dyspepsia. Either treat the stress or the bowel symptoms based on which is predominant.
Of course it can! The GI tract is the Achilles heel of the body's stress system. Generally, you can relate a stressful situation to GI activity. This should have some history with it. If symptoms change, it may need looking into.
Yes, it is absolutely possible to have bowel disorders due to stress. Some of these conditions are grouped into what we call functional bowel disorders. Your symptoms seem to resemble irritable bowel syndrome and I suggest that you seek medical care in order to rule out more serious conditions.
