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Causes of Diarrhea: Stress & Anxiety

We know that the pressures and demands of life can have a real impact on our day-to-day routines and can be a common trigger for diarrhea.4

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How to deal with stress

We all get stressed now and then.7 Sometimes diarrhea can be your body’s way of telling you that you’re under pressure4 – but diarrhea can also make life all the more difficult.

Read our tips on how to deal with stress

It’s quite normal to experience stress

Having diarrhea can be stressful in itself, especially if you’re already feeling under pressure. IMODIUM® products contain an active ingredient called Loperamide, which works to relieve your diarrhea – giving you one less thing to feel anxious about. If symptoms persist for more than 2 days or get worse, stop use and consult your healthcare professional.

Tips for Managing Diarrhea

3. Schiller LR, Santa Ana CA, Morawski SG, Fordtran JS. Mechanism of the antidiarrheal effect of loperamide. http://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(84)80161-4/pdf. Gastroenterology. 1984;86(6):1475-1480.

4. Anxiety: symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic Web site. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/dx.... December 31, 2015. Accessed March 21, 2016.

7. Managing stress. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. https://www.cdc.gov/features/copingwithstress/index.html. Reviewed May 21, 2012. Updated December 19, 2012. Accessed November 11, 2015.

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