Gastrointestinal disorders involve both brain-to-gut and gut-to-brain pathways

( < i > Wiley < /i > ) New research indicates that in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or indigestion, there is a distinct brain-to-gut pathway, where psychological symptoms begin first, and separately a distinct gut-to-brain pathway, where gut symptoms start first.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-07/w-gdi072216.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news