根据2012年的一项研究 30% of people with肠易激综合症(IBS)experience some level ofdepression。抑郁症是患有IBS患者中最常见的精神障碍。

研究还表明普遍焦虑症(GAD),其特点是过度的和持续的worrying, is present in about 15 percent of those with IBS.

Depression, or严重抑郁症, is a common and serious mood disorder. It causes persistent negative feelings and affects how you think, feel, and handle daily activities.

If you’re experiencing depression, a psychiatrist or psychologist might suggest treatments such as:

According to the National Institute of Mental Health ,抑郁症可能与其他严重疾病一起发生,使这些疾病恶化,反之亦然。

IBS和抑郁症的发作

2009年的一项研究表明,除了身体症状外,患者还描述了IBS对日常功能,思想,感觉和行为的影响。

他们引用了“不确定性和不可预测性,自由,自发性和社会接触以及恐惧,羞耻和尴尬的感觉”。

抑郁和IBS的发作

A 2012 study indicated that, in some people, there are psychological and social factors that can lead to IBS. These influence digestive function, symptom perception, and outcome.

2016年的一项研究得出的结论是,有充分的证据表明肠道和大脑在IBS中双向相互作用。

Your medication for IBS might help your depression and vice versa. You should speak with your doctor about your medication options.

In addition to helping depression, TCAs can inhibit the activity of neurons controlling the intestines. This may reduce abdominal pain and diarrhea. Your doctor might prescribe:

SSRI是抑郁症的一种药物,但它们可能有助于减轻IBS症状,例如腹痛和便秘。您的医生可能会开处方:

IBS和depression并不少见。如果您认为自己可能患有抑郁症,请与您的医生交谈。他们可以进行诊断测试,以排除其他症状类似的疾病。如果您确实有抑郁症,他们可能会建议您访问心理健康专家。

您还可以联系您的社区健康中心,当地心理健康协会,您的保险计划,或在线查找您所在地区的心理健康专业人员。