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Diarrhea

Q. When I'm nervous, my stomach hurts and I have diarrhea (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).

A.

The brain and gut are connected by nerves (brain-gut axis). Under stress, the gut becomes oversensitive, causing spasms and diarrhea.

📝 Detailed Answer

'사촌이 땅을 사면 배가 아프다'는 옛말, 과학입니다.

중요한 시험이나 면접 앞두고 화장실 들락날락하는 분들, 신경성 설사입니다. 지사제만 먹기보다는 자율신경 균형을 맞춰주는 치료와 마인드 컨트롤이 병행되어야 합니다.

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