Can the digestive system be temporarily altered when a person experiences short term stress (about 5 weeks) and also had insomnia during most of that time? any long term effects on the stomach or colon? thanks

IBS?: The GI tract has a very limited # of symptoms to signal its distress--nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, pain, fullness, bleeding, etc. As you know, many of these characterize IBS, Rome 4 recognizes multiple functional gut disorders in adults and children. If any doubt, get evaluated to rule out inflammatory, infectious, ischemic, malabsorptive, and dysmotility disorders.

Yes: Yes it can be altered and this is usually temporary. The intestines are a very large organ. Very vascular and with many hormones and chemicals running through it. Mood can change its function. Some peopke suffer from irritable vowel and these people often have diarrhea or constipation. Sometimes alternating depending on stress and mood. Get checked if you are worried. Www.Drlugo.Com