Psychological Traumas Experienced Over Lifetime Linked to Adult Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Monday, October 31, 2011 - 09:00
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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