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Can anxiety cause a change in bowel movements. ie consistency, constipation?

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Yes: Stress and anxiety can cause a lot of changes and bowel habits are some of the most common things affected. It can cause both constipation and diarrhea and stomach pains. Stress and anxiety also often alter what you eat which will further impact your bowel movements.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/2/2019

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