Question 1

hello, can anxiety or nervousness causes loose stools? i've been having frequent anxiety/ panic attacks early in the morning,

Accepted Answer

Yes, anxiety: can stimulate the gut.  Please see your doc to rule out medical conditions.  A mental health professional can teach your ways to cope.  "Hope and Help for your Nerves" is a book by Claire Weekes that helps w.anxiety.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

hi, i've been taking natural calm magnesium & also having frequent anxiety attacks & nervousness early am with insomnia, can these cause loose stool?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium laxative: Magnesium is an old home remedy for anxiety, apathy, depression, headaches, insecurity, irritability, restlessness. However, magnesium is an active ingredient in Milk of Magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) Magnesium citrate, &amp; other laxatives. Your loose stool may be magnesium dose-dependent. Consider other causes however if persistent after curtailing magnesium use, &amp; best see your provider about help with your anxiety.

Question 3

i am experiencing  feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) , restless (tossing and turning) sleep, nervousness and difficulty sleeping (worsened by: psychological stress, varying sleep schedule) what treatment can be prescribed for me?

Accepted Answer

CBT and medical: I suggest psychotherapy using CBT ( cognitive behavioral therapy) and a thorough medical examination to rule out underlying medical issues ( illness, thyroid issues, blood sugar fluctuations. You will need a team approach to your issues.

Question 4

i am experiencing  feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) . the following also describe me: nervousness, poor concentration, lack of pleasure, and decreased energy level. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Emotional tension: Your symptoms suggest that you have considerable anxiety and likely an element of depression.
There is good treatment to get over this probelm but you need to visit a good physiican who can counsel you, monitor you and give an antidepressant under his/her supervision.
You should also change your life style if possible. Stress reduction requires you to slow down with your work and exercise/walking.

Question 5

i am experiencing feeling anxious that is unaffected by psychological stress, paranoid, fear of embarrassment, personality changes, nervousness, restlessness, poor concentration, rapid speech, frightening thoughts, irrational fear, mood swings

Accepted Answer

Find a life coach: Life often sends us challenges that we do not have the skills to manage. You wouldn't try to fix your bad appendix on your own &amp; shouldn't try to fix this either. You should see your doc to rule out a medical problem. If you are okay there s/he can recommend a life coach/therapist who can explore the issue &amp; teach you how to deal with this. That is what they do. Do the work &amp; life can be better.

Question 6

can anxiety and stress cause floating stools?

Accepted Answer

: Anxiety and stress can cause     loose stools and diarrhea. Floating stools can also occur but the floating  is from a high fiber diet and gas. See your doctor for exam and treatment.

Question 7

does stress and anxiety cause the anal sphincter to be tighter than usual or it normally would be making it feel more difficult to pass stool?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/Constipation: Psychiatric component can play a role in your bowel habits.  Everyone will have different response however.    Patient can either have diarrhea or constipation or both.

Question 8

can chronic stress/anxiety cause bowel problems? i have been constipated since three weeks. soft stools, but need to strain often. sometimes narrow stools. also, feelings of incomplete evacuation. can this be caused by stress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can.: A young adult with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then things people try are vegetables, water, fiber-plus-water, prune juice, prunes, polyethylene glycol, Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... One's doctor may evaluate and consider other medication.

Question 9

35 year old male. i have off and on narrow stools and are long. i had ct/w contrast and no mass or bowel blockage so am not sure what is causing this. im currently suffering from high anxiety and stress so im not sure if this is the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 10

feel like when i go through anxiety/stress my usually well behaved stomach causes me for past month to start burping alot, feel like food moves slowly down my throat, random pit of stomach pain, stool amount changes/bm's less frequent. no bloody bm. ?

Accepted Answer

For some people -: the GI tract can be quite reaction to stress. Please work on reducing stress/ anxiety. Talking therapy ranks really high. Cognitive Behavioral therapy or psychotherapy can be effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night &amp; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises &amp; meditation.

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Hello, can anxiety or nervousness causes loose stools? i've been having frequent anxiety/ panic attacks early in the morning,

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Hi, i've been taking natural calm magnesium & also having frequent anxiety attacks & nervousness early am with insomnia, can these cause loose stool?

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I am experiencing feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) , restless (tossing and turning) sleep, nervousness and difficulty sleeping (worsened by: psychological stress, varying sleep schedule) what treatment can be prescribed for me?

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I am experiencing feeling anxious (worsened by: psychological stress) . the following also describe me: nervousness, poor concentration, lack of pleasure, and decreased energy level. what should i do?

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I am experiencing feeling anxious that is unaffected by psychological stress, paranoid, fear of embarrassment, personality changes, nervousness, restlessness, poor concentration, rapid speech, frightening thoughts, irrational fear, mood swings

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Can anxiety and stress cause floating stools?

A member asked:

Does stress and anxiety cause the anal sphincter to be tighter than usual or it normally would be making it feel more difficult to pass stool?

A member asked:

Can chronic stress/anxiety cause bowel problems? i have been constipated since three weeks. soft stools, but need to strain often. sometimes narrow stools. also, feelings of incomplete evacuation. can this be caused by stress?

A member asked:

35 year old male. i have off and on narrow stools and are long. i had ct/w contrast and no mass or bowel blockage so am not sure what is causing this. im currently suffering from high anxiety and stress so im not sure if this is the possible cause?

A member asked:

Feel like when i go through anxiety/stress my usually well behaved stomach causes me for past month to start burping alot, feel like food moves slowly down my throat, random pit of stomach pain, stool amount changes/bm's less frequent. no bloody bm. ?

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