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Does Anxiety Cause Bloating?
I have ptsd, and anxiety and it affects every area of my life. One is my eating habits, but I wonder if something is wrong. I feel full and almost bloated after eating just a few bites of food, but am overweight. Can my anxiety and stress be causing this?
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
Pain and bloating after eating can be due to various causes including indigestion, ulcers, or intolerance to certain foods. But eating while you are anxious or stressed reduces the supply of blood to your stomach and makes digestion more difficult. I suggest a consult with your doctor for stress management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Pain and bloating after eating can be due to various causes including indigestion, ulcers, or intolerance to certain foods. But eating while you are anxious or stressed reduces the supply of blood to your stomach and makes digestion more difficult. I suggest a consult with your doctor for stress management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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