The Sensitive Gut: A guide to managing common gastrointestinal disorders

When your digestive system is running smoothly, you tend not to think about it. Once trouble begins, your gut, like a squeaky wheel, suddenly demands your attention. This Special Health Report, The Sensitive Gut, covers the major sources of gastrointestinal distress: irritable bowel syndrome, gastric reflux, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, and excess gas. It also includes a special Bonus Section describing how emotional stress and anxiety can cause gastrointestinal distress.

Lawrence S. Friedman, M.D., is Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chair, Department of Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Assistant Chief of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital.