{"id":1331,"date":"2023-01-11T22:24:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T22:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2023-01-11T22:24:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T22:24:38","slug":"salud-intestinal-y-salud-mental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.janiceklaw.com\/es\/blog\/gut-health-and-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Salud intestinal y salud mental"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Most people have gone into a performance, a job interview, or a first date with \u201cbutterflies in their stomach.\u201d Some people experience even more severe gastrointestinal symptoms during nerve racking events like this such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, nausea, or even vomiting. So it\u2019s not too far of a stretch to say that gut health and mental health<\/strong> are very much related through neurotransmitters and gut bacteria. This is due to something called the gut-brain axis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gut-brain axis<\/strong> provides a scientific explanation for why people with mental illness and a history of trauma suffer from frequent gastrointestinal problems. For example, many studies in the last few decades have established a clear connection between PTSD and poor gut health and even sexual abuse<\/a> and poor gut health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, if you have suffered one or more traumatic events and your gut health and mental health is suffering, you\u2019re not alone. Thousands of people have the same problem. The good news is that people who have suffered immense emotional distress<\/a> from sexual abuse, for example, can pursue legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top-notch legal team at Janicek Law has the skill and experience necessary to help sexual abuse victims receive the justice and financial compensation they deserve through a civil suit. <\/strong>Call 210-366-4949<\/a> to schedule a free consultation today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Stress Cause Stomach Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, chronic stress can definitely cause stomach problems, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, multiple studies over the last few decades highlight the overlap between mood disorders and stomach problems. A study from the American Gastroenterological Association<\/a> claims that 44% of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers have a lengthy history of psychological trauma while 36% IBS sufferers have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Meanwhile, another study claims that PTSD sufferers have a 25% risk<\/a> of suffering from any type of gastrointestinal disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Stress and Traumas That Can Lead to Gastrointestinal Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any type of stress response can trigger gastrointestinal upset. Some people experience a lack of appetite and nausea over daily life stressors such as school presentations, job interviews, first dates, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any type of traumatic event can also lead to long-term digestive issues. For example, there are multiple studies that highlight the connection between childhood sexual abuse<\/a> and digestive symptoms. A 2010 study<\/a> about the gastrointestinal symptoms after abuse even claims: \u201cSexual abuse preceded or coincided with abdominal pain in 91% of cases.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other types of traumatic events can easily lead to the debilitating combination of emotional distress and gastrointestinal problems, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n