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IBS fast fact. PTSD, trauma, anxiety & IBS
Heather Van Vorous, Author · Heather's IBS Newsletter - Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Oct 14, 2026 · 1 min listen · Last updated October 14, 2026
People with IBS have significantly higher rates of past trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. In fact, up to 50% of IBS patients have a history of childhood trauma or PTSD. Plus - stress, anxiety, and depression are 2–3 times more common in IBS patients.
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