Stress, Diet, and Sleep Shape Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Specific Symptoms: The Lockdown "Cocoon Effect".

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder affecting almost 10% of the general population, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Its pathophysiology is incompletely understood, but it is established that symptoms result from an interplay between several environmental- and patient-related factors. This study aimed to analyze the influence of a widespread shift in lifestyle habits and multidimensional stress on IBS manifestations. Methods: An online survey was administered during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 to three groups of people representative of the general population. The survey contained questions regarding socio-demographic data, dietary habits, alcohol, smoking, physical activity

SUBMITTER: Kayali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12693210 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature