Easing the emotional burden of IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome can trigger stress, anxiety, and depression. Treatments that target the gut-brain connection may help.
- Reviewed by Daniel Stein, MD, MPH, Contributor
While the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unknown, the condition is quite real. IBS, the most common digestive disorder, causes abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and problems with bowel movements.
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Daniel Stein, MD, MPH, Contributor
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