压力导致腹胀

Millions of us complain we suffer from bloating, which not only makes us feel unattractive but downright uncomfortable.The symptoms are often caused by irritable bowel syndrome, a condition that affects a staggering one in seven of us.Caused by an oversensitive gut, it leads to problems with bowel function and can trigger bloating, as well as cramps, constipation or diarrhoea. However there's one factor that could be having the biggest effect of all - stress.

无数人抱怨自己遭受胃胀，不仅让自己感觉没有吸引力，同时会觉得浑身各种不舒服。这种症状常是由于肠易激综合征引起的，在我们身边人群中七个人里就会有一个人患有这种症状。它由肠道过敏引起，会导致肠胃功能出现问题，也会引发腹胀、便秘或腹泻。然而，有一个因素可能最大程度的导致了腹胀的产生---压力。

‘There is clearly a link between the brain and the gut — and so angst can make any digestive symptoms more severe,’ says Peter Whorwell, a professor of medicine at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, and a leading authority on irritable bowel syndrome.'In irritable bowel syndrome, this connection is exaggerated and the gut is oversensitive to factors such as stress, diet, hormones and bacteria.In fact, stress is one of the biggest triggers for the condition, says Professor Whorwell.

“很显然，大脑和内脏之间存在某种联系----因此，焦虑会导致任何消化系统症状变得更加严重” 曼彻斯特Wythenshawe医院的医学教授Peter Whorwell解释道，他同时也是肠易激综合征的权威专家。在肠易激综合征中，这种联系的作用被放大了，肠道对于类似压力、饮食、激素和细菌等因素存在高度神经过敏。事实上，压力是触发这种症状最大的因素之一。Whorwell教授告诉我们。

‘I see many patients who say they’ve always had a bit of a funny tummy but the problem has got really bad since a stressful event a few years back.

我见到很多患者他们说自己一直保持着健康的肠胃，但是在一件充满压力的事情发生后的几年中，情况就开始变得糟糕。

‘It’s likely they always had a predisposition to stomach problems, but a stressful event has finally set them off.’

可能是他们经常出现肠胃方面的问题，但是那件巨大压力的事情最终让他们倒下了。

The best way to get a healthy gut is to look after your 'good' bacteria. These little helpers make sure that you are digesting your food, absorbing nutrients, fighting harmful bacteria.

保持健康肠胃最好的办法是，照顾好你体内的“良性”细菌。这些小帮手们能够确保你正常消化食物，吸收养分，并杀死有害细菌。