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Can an anxiety disorder cause diverticular disease due to the increased contractions and resulting pressure increase?

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Anxiety is because: I do not think that anxiety could cause diverticulosis/diverticulitis. A diet poor in fibers and rich in spices can cause indigestion, flatulence, hemorrhoids and eventually diverticular disease. The digestive disorder causes anxiety-type sensations.

Answered 10/3/2015

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