Question 1

what digestive problems can anxiety and worry cause?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/ worry: Nausea, emesis, constipation, loose stools, cramping ; change in bowel habitus. It can also effect conditions which you already have such as irritable bowel syndrome or ulcer.

Question 2

what are some common causes of digestive problems related to stress?

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Causes: Your response to stress can affect your nervous system which in turn influence the way your digestion works through the vagus nerve and endocrine changes.

Question 3

does obesity cause other digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, gallstones and gastroesophageal reflux are all caused by obesity just to name a few things.  If the obese patient develops diabetes then you can add gastroparesis into the mix too.

Question 4

can a injured back lead to digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

Not directly but : Pain can cause constipation as can certain classes of medication used to help control symptoms.  Also,  non steroidal anti inflammatory medication can have a variety of gastrointestinal side effects from mild to severe.

Question 5

can stress and thinking too much cause digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The digestive system is very sensitive to stress in many people.  From top to bottom, symptoms can include nausea, lack of appetite, stomach pains, stomach gurgling, diarrhea or constipation.  It's best to manage the stress itself; in the meantime you might try over-the-counter digestive aids like pepto-bismol.  See a doctor if symptoms are severe or persist.

Question 6

can the nerves from thorasic t11 thru l 2 cause digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: The nerves that you are mentioning do not control the digestive system. The intestines and digestive has its own intrinsic nervous system that controls the motility of the bowels.

Question 7

what are the advantages and disadvantages in eating too many peanuts?  do peanuts give you digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

Too much of anything: Is bad for you, no matter how healthy.

Question 8

does stress cause stomach or digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

It can but...: It's important to rule out other causes of digestive problems first. Stress often makes symptoms worse, and learning ways to handle stress can significantly improve symptoms and often the course of disease. This is how mind-body medicine practitioners can help.

Question 9

what could cause both thyroid and digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Thyroid disorders are usually autoimmune on nature. Some GI issues are as well. These include gastritis, colitis, and celiac disease. Many can be screened by simple lab tests. See an endocrinologist.

Question 10

can quitting smoking cause long term digestive problems?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a small amount of evidence that some unusual bowel conditions may improve with smoking, but this is far outweighed by the mounds of evidence that prove that smoking cigarettes kills! 

quit!

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