The link between stress and stomach disease

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Huy Binh - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

1. Why does stress cause stomach pain?

The reason why stress causes stomach pain is because:
The digestive system is controlled by the enteric nervous system - which communicates with the central nervous system. When there is stress, the digestive system is halted because your central nervous system shuts down blood flow, affecting the contractions of the digestive sphincter, reducing the secretion needed for digestion so you can easily stomach disease caused by stress , especially HP infection . Stress can cause spasms in the esophagus, increasing stomach acid and causing indigestion. Not all cases of gastritis, colitis, and stomach ulcers are caused by stress, but stress can make your digestive system worse, if it happens regularly. and continuously will cause gastritis.

2. Symptoms of stomach pain caused by stress

At the beginning of the disease, the first symptoms of stomach pain are often transient such as:
Full stomach, belching, heartburn, slow digestion... Patients often feel anorexia, Tired because the digestive system is not working well. Over time, if you don't improve your diet as well as reduce stress, sharp pain and spasms in the epigastrium will appear. Stress gastritis can also cause diarrhea or constipation. Gastric disease is characterized by rapid progression, if not treated completely, the disease will develop with severe spasmodic pain and sometimes cause the patient to vomit, peptic ulcer, stomach bleeding and serious. than stomach cancer, seriously affecting the health of patients.

3. Treatment and prevention of stomach pain caused by stress

3.1. Treatment of stomach due to stress To effectively treat stomach pain caused by stress, it is necessary to have appropriate adjustment directions, balance work and life in a reasonable way. If all stress, fatigue and stress are thoroughly limited in combination with a scientific and healthy lifestyle, the treatment of the disease is very easy and very satisfactory.
As soon as it is determined that the cause of stomach pain is stress and stress, the patient should consult and apply a scientific and appropriate treatment regimen. Patients need to adjust their regular schedule and arrange their work accordingly to reduce stress. Eat healthy, full of nutrients and limit foods that are highly irritating to the stomach such as alcoholic beverages, containing stimulants, fermented and acidic foods,... 3.2. Preventing stomach pain due to stress Some methods to prevent stomach pain caused by stress that people need to apply include:
Exercise: Exercise, physical activity every day will reduce stress and stimulate Stimulates the release of brain chemicals called endorphins to relieve stress and improve your mood.

Relaxation therapy: People with stress-related stomach pain often see a marked improvement if they use relaxation therapy such as: biofeedback, yoga, hypnosis, meditation, muscle relaxation progress, mental imagery and even music. See a therapist: Your doctor can help you find better ways to deal with your stress. Diet: You need a balanced diet, lots of green vegetables, fresh fruits, limited fat, avoid alcohol, beer, stimulants.

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