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Emotions may Affect Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reuters Health July 11, 2000| Other News | |
Two new studies suggest that IBS may be affected by emotional and mental states.
Researchers, led by Dr. Svein Blomhoff, of the National Hospital in Oslo, Norway, studied the effects of emotional words on women with IBS. The women's rectal muscles responded by contracting or relaxing In 70% to 77% of cases. The strongest responses were to words that were related to sadness and anxiety.
In the second study, it was found that people with IBS have a higher rectal tone than the general population, which may lead to constipation.
Researchers conclude that when treating IBS, the emotional and mental state of the patient is important in determining a course of treatment.
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