Psychological traumas experienced over lifetime linked to adult irritable bowel syndrome

Monday, October 31, 2011 - 10:30 in Psychology & Sociology

The psychological and emotional traumas experienced over a lifetime -- such as the death of a loved one, divorce, natural disaster, house fire or car accident, physical or mental abuse -- may contribute to adult irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to the results of a study unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC.

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