Emotional Validation

As with many illnesses that are poorly understood or stigmatized, people ask "can stress cause IBS?" The simple answer is no, but there is a connection...

Keeping IBS a secret can have all sorts of negative effects on emotional health, self-confidence and social life, so talking about IBS is very important.

Based on another study that included patients with IBS from eight countries, support from relationships have a positive impact on IBS symptoms.