Dr. Adams
08-12-2006, 08:47 AM
Experimentally induced anxiety alters gastric sensorimotor function which may play a causal role in some gastric problems...anxiety status should be taken into account when dealing with patients with long-standing stomach symptoms without readily identifiable organic cause...anxiety is among conditions that are associated with certain gastric effects. However, it has been "unclear whether this reflects common predisposition or a causal relationship." The researchers conclude that psychological factors may play a part in some dyspeptic symptoms and mechanisms. Gastroenterology J 2005;129:1437-1444.