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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Psychiatry
  • Gut-Brain Axis Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Constipation is often viewed as a symptom or side effect of depression.
  • The gut-brain axis hypothesis suggests a bidirectional relationship between gut health and mental well-being.
  • This study explores the potential of constipation as a precursor to depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between premorbid constipation and the subsequent development of depression.
  • To determine if constipation is an independent risk factor or an early sign of depression.
  • To provide evidence for healthcare professionals regarding the gut-brain connection in mental health.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study utilizing UK Biobank data from 2006-2010.
  • Inclusion criteria: individuals without depression at baseline.
  • Constipation assessed via diagnostic codes and questionnaires; depression incidence tracked until 2022 using multiple data sources.

Main Results:

  • Over 449,000 participants were analyzed, with 4.1% experiencing constipation and 4.1% developing depression.
  • Premorbid constipation was linked to a 2.28-fold increased risk of depression.
  • Adjusted analyses showed a 48% higher risk of depression in constipated individuals (aHR 1.48), with similar findings for depressive symptoms (aOR 2.18).

Conclusions:

  • Both diagnosed and self-reported constipation are prospectively linked to an increased risk of depression.
  • Constipation may serve as an independent risk factor or a prodromal symptom of depression.
  • Clinicians, particularly gastroenterologists and primary care physicians, should consider mental health in patients with constipation.