Unraveling the Gut-Mind Link  Symptoms of Digestion Associated with Anxiety

The body reacts to anxiety by displaying symptoms. There is a connection between the brain and the gut, and mental health frequently has a big impact on gut health. “Tight in the stomach? Have you lost your appetite? Do you frequently feel bloated? Anxious people frequently experience these uncomfortable symptoms, according to therapist Anna Papaioannou. These are five stomach symptoms that are frequently associated with anxiety.

Diarrhea: Stress hormones can cause the large intestine’s motor activity to speed up, which can result in diarrhea or bowel urgency.

Nausea and indigestion: The fight-or-flight response may cause the stomach to slow down. Indigestion and nausea are two ways that the body may manifest this.

Dry mouth: The sympathetic nervous system’s activation can reduce salivary flow, which can exacerbate symptoms of dry mouth.

Overactive bladder: Stress hormones can cause a person to constantly feel the need to urinate or to step outside throughout the night in order to do so.

Cramping: As a stress reaction, there is less flow in the stomach and more in the large muscles and brain. As a result, regular wear and tear on the gut cannot be repaired, which causes bloating and cramping.