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I am a sensitive person. recently i have been diagnosed with ibs. the first question my gi doc asked was that am i a sensitive person? is my sensitive nature increases chance of getting ibs if yes,then why so? emotions cause havoc on body?

Q: i am a sensitive person. recently i have been diagnosed with ibs. the first question my gi doc asked was that am i a sensitive person? is my sensitive nature increases chance of getting ibs if yes,then why so? emotions cause havoc on body?

: IBS is almost a psychosomatic problem. Regarding this topic, there is not much difference between sensitive and emotional. Yes, people with your personality is predisposed to IBS. You should practice Yoga or meditation.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

IBS is almost a psychosomatic problem. Regarding this topic, there is not much difference between sensitive and emotional. Yes, people with your personality is predisposed to IBS. You should practice Yoga or meditation.

Answered 7/14/2021

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A member asked:

I am a sensitive person. recently i have been diagnosed with ibs. the first question my gi doc asked was that am i a sensitive person? is my sensitive nature increases chance of getting ibs if yes,then why so? emotions cause havoc on body?

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