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What Causes Diarrhea And Abdominal Discomfort After Experiencing Severe Stress?

I have hyperthyroidism. I am on medication for this. Starting Friday my ex husband started harassing me. To the point where I can t sleep well at night. Is it true that stress can send me into a thyroid storm? Since Friday, I have been extremely stressed. I started having diarrhea, my appitite is failing and I feel like I can t catch my breath. I have a discomfort in my stomach and I am very irritable.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have diarrhea and abdominal discomfort after experiencing severe stress . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like stress related functional abdominal pain , diarrhea , constipation , IBS and constipation . The sympathetic nervous system activates “flight or flight” reactions in situations that your mind perceives as dangerous or harmful, slowing digestion and diverting blood away from the abdomen to the brain and other parts of the body . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order blood and stool test . Doctor may prescribe ornidazole , laxative or anti inflammatory . For now take ibuprofen for pain , eat light and do relaxing exercises like meditation .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Diarrhea And Abdominal Discomfort After Experiencing Severe Stress?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have diarrhea and abdominal discomfort after experiencing severe stress . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like stress related functional abdominal pain , diarrhea , constipation , IBS and constipation . The sympathetic nervous system activates “flight or flight” reactions in situations that your mind perceives as dangerous or harmful, slowing digestion and diverting blood away from the abdomen to the brain and other parts of the body . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order blood and stool test . Doctor may prescribe ornidazole , laxative or anti inflammatory . For now take ibuprofen for pain , eat light and do relaxing exercises like meditation . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari