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5 common digestive symptoms that may be linked to anxiety

Published on Nov 22, 2023 02:34 PM IST

From Diarrhoea to dry mouth, here are five digestive symptoms linked to anxiety.

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When we are anxious, the body responds by showing us signs. The gut and the brain are connected, and often mental health has a significant effect on gut health. "Stomach in knots? Lost your appetite? Find yourself constantly bloated? These uncomfortable symptoms are extremely common for those that experience anxiety," wrote Therapist Anna Papaioannou. Here are five common digestive symptoms that are linked to anxiety.(Unsplash)

Published on Nov 22, 2023 02:34 PM IST

When we are anxious, the body responds by showing us signs. The gut and the brain are connected, and often mental health has a significant effect on gut health. "Stomach in knots? Lost your appetite? Find yourself constantly bloated? These uncomfortable symptoms are extremely common for those that experience anxiety," wrote Therapist Anna Papaioannou. Here are five common digestive symptoms that are linked to anxiety.(Unsplash)

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Diarrhoea: Stress hormones can accelerate the motor function in the large intestine, leading to bowel urgency or Diarrhoea. (Unsplash)

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Diarrhoea: Stress hormones can accelerate the motor function in the large intestine, leading to bowel urgency or Diarrhoea. (Unsplash)

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Indigestion and nausea: The action of the fight or flight mode can lead to the slowing down of the stomach. This can show up in the body as indigestion and nausea. (Unsplash)

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Indigestion and nausea: The action of the fight or flight mode can lead to the slowing down of the stomach. This can show up in the body as indigestion and nausea. (Unsplash)

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Dry mouth: Activation of the sympathetic nervous system can slow down saliva production leading to dry mouth symptoms. (Unsplash)

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Dry mouth: Activation of the sympathetic nervous system can slow down saliva production leading to dry mouth symptoms. (Unsplash)

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Overactive bladder: The release of stress hormones can lead to the constant urge of urinating or walking in the night to urinate. (Unsplash)

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Overactive bladder: The release of stress hormones can lead to the constant urge of urinating or walking in the night to urinate. (Unsplash)

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Cramping: As a stress response, there is increased flow in big muscle groups and brain and less in the gut. Hence, the gut cannot heal from normal wear and tear, leading to symptoms of bloating and cramping.   (Unsplash)

Published on Nov 22, 2023 02:34 PM IST

Cramping: As a stress response, there is increased flow in big muscle groups and brain and less in the gut. Hence, the gut cannot heal from normal wear and tear, leading to symptoms of bloating and cramping. (Unsplash)

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