Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Heather, Please I have some questions..

Christine,
I just saw your post from the other day and wanted to give you my thoughts (even tho I'm not an expert!!)

You asked, "Does emotion have any part of this?" Based on what I've read, emotion doesn't CAUSE the underlying medical problem of a hyperactive gastric-colic reflex. But emotion certainly can trigger an episode in someone who has it. I know my tummy clenches up when I'm afraid or angry.

You also said "Can the root of this problem be genetic, and rooted in fear, and insecurities even from the parents to the child?" Again, from what I've read, it does seem to run in families. But whether a parent can pass on insecurities to a child, and thus cause IBS, I'm not sure I'd go that far. Are you concerned about passing it on to your kids, or do you think your parent may have passed it on to you? (If I'm being too nosy, never mind!!)

These are good questions, Christine. Thanks for making me think about them.

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Laura
Keep it simple!

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