Anxiety plays a significant role in the experience of patients with SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome) due to ? various factors. First, anxiety can be a trigger for SIBO symptoms, since emotional stress can trigger SIBO symptoms. Anxiety have been associated with digestive disorders, including SIBO. For example, a study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology and Motility found that patients with SIBO had a higher prevalence of anxiety compared to those without SIBO. Additionally, anxiety can worsen symptoms ?e SIBO due to ? its impact on the enteric nervous system, which controls intestinal function. When a person experiences anxiety, it can trigger a “fight” response. escape in the body, which affects intestinal motility? can drive ? a worsening of SIBO symptoms, such as bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain. On the other hand, the experience of living with SIBO can cause anxiety in patients due to the impact on their quality of life. Chronic symptoms, concern about eating? Can physical discomfort contribute? elevated levels of anxiety in patients. For example, a study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that patients with SIBO experienced a significant decrease in health-related quality of life, which can increase anxiety. . Likewise, anxiety can make treatment difficult? ?e SIBO management. Patients with anxiety may experience difficulty complying with the dietary changes required to control SIBO, as well as taking prescribed medications. Additionally, anxiety can interfere with effective communication with health professionals, making it difficult to seek help. tracking? treatment. It is important that anxiety plays an important role in the experience of patients with SIBO, whether as a trigger of the symptoms, or as a consequence of living with the disease. as an obstacle to effective treatment. It is crucial to address anxiety in the comprehensive management of patients with SIBO to improve their quality of life. treatment results.
