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My mom is 88 and when she gets anxiety she moves her bowels and then she says the anxiety leaves her. can you tell me why this is?
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Conditioned Response: Sounds like your mom has linked the lowering of anxiety w/BMs in her mind. Having a BM brings a certain amount of physical relief also. Please make sure she continues to see her doctor to keep an eye on potential medical conditions. If her anxiety is causing difficulty in her ability to relate to others or be relatively happy please encourage her to get treated by a mental health pro. Peace.
Answered 12/21/2017
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