6. Gastrointestinal Disease
Negative emotions and mental tension can increase gut motility and fluid secretion. This happens because there’s a strong connection between our gut and our brain through the central nervous system.
When you’re stressed, neurotransmitters and hormones are released into your body. This can have negative effects on your gut motility, or the way your stomach and intestines squeeze and move waste through the body. Moreover, stress can negatively impact the delicate balance of bacteria in your gut, causing gastrointestinal discomfort.
Some of the most common stress-related digestive issues are constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux, inflammatory bowel conditions, and diarrhea.
