As a gastroenterologist, I see all types of disorders of the gut. From diarrhea to vomiting and everything in between, my patients often suffer from symptoms and conditions that seem inescapable and never-ending because they are so physically exhausting.
Yet, remarkably few of these are caused by actual structural issues within the digestive system. Many of the most common digestive health symptoms are a result of environmental conditions and triggers like our diet, lifestyles and stress levels. Increasingly, I’m seeing more and more patients in my practice with distressing physical symptoms that are a direct result of work-related anxiety and stress.
