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I heard a saying, irritable bowel equals irritable brain, is this a valid statement in regard to ibs and how it effects the brain?
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Wrong statment: Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic problem of abdominal pain most test are negative, has nothing to do with the brain.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Well: The majority of serotonin is produced by the gut. Is there a connection between gut and brain, absolutely.
Answered 3/26/2014
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