Anxiety and stomach issues often seem to occur together.
People who have IBS are also often diagnosed with mood and anxiety disorders.
IBS is a treatable condition.
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Making dietary changes can often help, as canmanaging your stressusing strategies like yoga.
GERD is treatable with medication, diet, and lifestyle changes.
Prescribedmedicationsand psychotherapy can help you to reduce your feelings of anxiety and develop healthy ways to cope with stress.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
You should talk to your doctor for advice on treatment and to rule out other potential causes.
They enter the digestive tract and affect the balance of bacteria in the gut.
Anxiety can slow down digestion, which can lead to stomach and intestinal issues.
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