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Will Anxiety Cause Stomach Problems And Eating Disorders?
I am 27 and have an eating disorder for past 8 years starting as bolimia and the past 6 years anorexia. My weight is low but stable. I am attending an extensive out patient program. Every morning I am sick with nauseous feeling and stomach pains. I can t eat until after 1pm. I also have anxiety disorder, depression, and microscopic colitis. I am eating, but my doctor says I am not eating enough. I am supplementing with Ensure Plus 2 x a day and cliff bars too. Why is it that my stomach continuously hurts.
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. It is possible that stomach problems like nausea, discomfort, etc. can be due to anxiety. Anxiety can present itself with not only psychological symptoms but also with physical symptoms.
However, other possible medical causes like acid peptic disease (stomach ulcers) have to be ruled out. It is also possible that your eating disorder resulting in irregular eating habits or starvation could also be one of the factors for your stomach problems. So, I would advise you to have a proper evaluation with your doctor in order to determine the exact cause of your problems.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. It is possible that stomach problems like nausea, discomfort, etc. can be due to anxiety. Anxiety can present itself with not only psychological symptoms but also with physical symptoms.
However, other possible medical causes like acid peptic disease (stomach ulcers) have to be ruled out. It is also possible that your eating disorder resulting in irregular eating habits or starvation could also be one of the factors for your stomach problems. So, I would advise you to have a proper evaluation with your doctor in order to determine the exact cause of your problems.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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