Gastroenterology Advisor (12/5) reports “major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with a higher risk for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study.” The researchers said the findings of the “prospective cohort study of people from 22 centers in the UK showed that MDD had a 26% higher risk [for] IBS compared with no diagnosed depression.” The findings were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Related Links:
— “Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is a Risk Factor for Major Depressive Disorder,” Gastroenterology Advisor, December 5, 2023