Early adverse life events and post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with constipation and suspected disordered defecation.
Justin HendrixDheeksha RanginaniAnne Mary MonteroCarolyn LockettHuiping XuToyia James-StevensonAndrea S ShinPublished in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2021)
Early adverse life events and PTSD are prevalent in patients with constipation and suspected DD. Those with normal ARM and BET have higher rates of prior emotional abuse and poorer mental health.