Psychiatrist: Anxiety disrupts digestive and immune systems

Psychiatrist Nabil Al-Qat has explained the link between stomach pain and anxiety or psychological crises.

In a radio interview with Al Arabiya FM, he said that anxiety can disrupt the functioning of several body systems, including the immune and digestive systems. It also triggers the release of cortisol, fats, sugar, and clotting substances to help the body respond to potential bleeding during stressful situations.

He added that remaining in a constant state of tension can lead to frequent colds. Al-Qat noted that psychological disorders and crises can directly cause physical symptoms, which in some cases may include paralysis, muteness, blindness, or fainting.

He went on to say that some studies have shown that 25 percent of emergency room visitors suffer from psychological disorders that manifest as physical symptoms. Entering a crisis increases cortisol levels and reduces the body's resistance to inflammation.

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