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Generalized anxiety disorder higher in those with irritable bowel disease
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 19:54
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Researchers from the University of Toronto have uncovered that individuals with irritable bowel disease (IBD) – such as Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis – are twice as likely to have a generalized anxiety disorder.
“Patients with IBD face substantial chronic physical problems associated with the disease,” said lead author Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson, of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work.
“The additional burden of anxiety disorders makes life much more challenging so this ‘double jeopardy’ must be addressed.”
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