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Will bowel problems complety reverse itself, if stress is the cause of them, and the stress is completely reduced to normal levels?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: If stress is the only cause then eliminating stress would solve the entire problem. However it is not usually as simple as that especially given your complex medication condition.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/9/2014

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A member asked:

Will bowel problems complety reverse itself, if stress is the cause of them, and the stress is completely reduced to normal levels?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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