Depression Linked to Abnormal Pain Processing in IBS Patients

Anxiety and depression are frequently seen with migraine headaches, autoimmune flairups of psoriasis, eczema, arthritis, and IBS.  

Here in an article on IBS,  pain, and depression.  When we have chronic pain we tend to be more susceptible to depression. Particularly feelings of hopelessness to change the pain. This article may be related?...

Dr. Charles R.  Davenport is a Licensed Psychologist who helps patients with depression or anxiety. Offices are located in Venice,  FL and Sarasota,  FL.

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) process pain signals from the gut abnormally, according to new research. These unusual brain responses to pain are especially severe in patients with more depression symptoms...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/10/04/depression-linked-to-abnormal-pain-processing-in-ibs-patients/75721.html

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Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. 

Licensed Psychologist

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.

Offices Sarasota and Venice

1525 Tamiami Trail S.

Ste. 603 A

Venice, FL 34285

Phone: 941-321-1971

www.drcharlesdavenport.com