Study links ADHD to 48-58% higher risk of gastrointestinal symptoms
A large review finds people with ADHD experience significantly elevated rates of gut problems including IBS.
What to know
- A review of nearly 2 million people found individuals with ADHD face 48-58% higher risk of gastrointestinal symptoms and IBS.
- The association has been reported across multiple medical and health science publications, suggesting consistent epidemiological findings.
- Researchers characterize the pattern as striking and clinically significant enough to warrant medical attention.
Ivan Farkas Science journalist
How it unfolded 4 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts
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ScienceAlert highlights pattern across nearly 2 million people
ScienceAlert's Ivan Farkas published a report on the review encompassing nearly 2 million people, characterizing the association as striking. The outlet noted the findings warrant clinical attention.
“The pattern is striking enough to warrant attention.”
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first by ScienceAlert, 1d ago
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Gastroenterology publication reports 50% increase in ADHD-related GI symptoms
Gastroenterology Advisor added to coverage, reporting the 50% elevation in GI symptoms among people with ADHD.
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first by gastroenterologyadvisor.com, 1d ago · also Psychiatry Advisor, Clinical Advisor
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Multiple outlets confirm ADHD-gut symptom link in large review
Psychiatry Advisor and Technology Networks reported the association, with Technology Networks citing a 48% higher risk of gut symptoms. The reports indicate findings from a substantial epidemiological review.
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first by Technology Networks, 2d ago
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Study finds ADHD associated with elevated GI symptoms
Clinical Advisor and Prevention publications reported findings linking ADHD to increased gastrointestinal problems, with Prevention citing a 58% higher likelihood of IBS among people with ADHD.
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first by Prevention, 5d ago
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