- Disorders of gut-brain interaction surged 44% since COVID-19.
- IBS ↑ 28%, functional dyspepsia ↑ 44%.
- Long COVID patients: higher rates + worse anxiety, depression, quality of life.
👉 Stress and lifestyle disruption rewired how gut + nervous system communicate.
Takeaway: Don’t dismiss gut issues as “just stress.”Managing stress, sleep, and anxiety can improve digestion — and vice versa.