IBS news flash. See the mechanisms behind IBS and functional constipation pain.

from Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. · host Heather Van Vorous

IBS news flash. See the mechanisms behind IBS and functional constipation pain.Many pathways with multiple factors add to abdominal pain in chronic constipationA fascinating new research abstract just came out on decoding abdominal pain in constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome and functional constipation.It’s focused on the mechanisms underlying the pain.In plain English:There are many pathways with multiple factors that add to abdominal pain in chronic constipation.1. Genetics2. Stress3. Diet4. Sex differences and hormones make things worse for women5. Nervous system alterations outside the gut affect pain6. Serotonin metabolism in the gut affects pain threshold and bowel motility7. Gut bacteria imbalances add to bowel sensitivity and motility8. Restricted bowel movements, pain, and bloating/distention affect each other via accumulated feces and gas. This causes a cycle of gut discomfort.9. All of the pathways listed above are interconnected10. Whew!And more about IBS constipation…You are not alone.Heather's IBS Newsletter can’t continue without your support. Please become a paid subscriber.P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone. If you need immediate help please join my private IBS coaching.XOXOHeatherHeather Van Vorous Over 40 years dealing with IBSGet full help for IBS here Get full access to Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome at heathervanvorous.substack.com/subscribe

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