Q My abdominal pain seems worse when I'm stressed. Is there a connection?
A Stress directly affects bowel movement and immune response through the gut-brain axis. When chronic stress persists, the mesenteric inflammatory response can become more active, so psychological and emotional management is part of treatment.
Detailed Answer
When you experience stress, the autonomic nervous system is disrupted and the activity of gut immune cells changes. In a mesentery already inflamed, this change can lead to worsened pain. Stress cannot be completely eliminated, but sufficient sleep, regular rest, and relaxation techniques provide practical help in lowering the inflammatory response.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, liver qi stagnation (肝氣鬱結)—a state where qi flow is blocked by stress—is seen as worsening abdominal pain and indigestion. Liver-coursing (疏肝) prescriptions and acupuncture that smooth the qi help reduce stress-induced exacerbation.
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