Scientists Get a Better Understanding of How Stress Can Inflame the Gut in IBD Patients

[Scipio]

" Psychological stress is known to worsen the gut inflammation caused by certain bowel diseases. Now scientists have found out why. New research1 outlines a sweeping narrative that begins with chemical cues produced in the brain and ends with immune cells in the gut — a sequence that spells trouble for people with these conditions. "

Chronic stress can inflame the gut — now scientists know why

Signals originating in the brain make their way to gut nerve cells, leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals.

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[Bufford]

Thanks for sharing. In my case, family tensions are likely behind my latest prognosis. Giving in to their greed, and accepting it is probably the best way to go forward.

 

[J100]

Thanks for sharing. In my case, family tensions are likely behind my latest prognosis. Giving in to their greed, and accepting it is probably the best way to go forward.

Hi Bufford - all I can say is stay strong and healthy. There is no panacea when families go through a tense period. But stay hopeful and if possible stay assertive.

 

[J100]

@Scipio thanks for sharing. A quick browse through the link and it seems that a lot more research is required for this and the challenge is who will fund it and take it step by step to some sort of treatment.

 

[Waldo]

Thanks for sharing. In my case, family tensions are likely behind my latest prognosis. Giving in to their greed, and accepting it is probably the best way to go forward.

Hi Bufford. That does not sound like the best approach to me. If you suppress your (healthy) anger towards other people, the suppression will lead to chronic stress. May I suggest seeing a lecture by Gabor Maté (YouTube) or buying his book "When The Body Says No".
He is a phycisian / psychologist who has some really interesting observations on how emotional stress can lead to chronic disease.
And, how to break out by saying no (in a healthy way) to stressors.

 

[Bufford]

Thanks, Waldo, I googled up and read reviews of the book, it appears to be informative.