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Association between bowel movement disorders and depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional study
Linyue Wang1,2, Maosheng Tian2, Hongyuan Sun1,2
1Graduate School, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|October 2, 2024
Summary
Bowel movement disorders like constipation and diarrhea are linked to a higher risk of depression in adults. These findings highlight the connection between gut health and mental well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Bowel movement disorders are common and can significantly impact quality of life.
- Depression is a prevalent mental health condition with serious consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between various bowel movement disorders and the risk of depression in adults.
- To explore potential nonlinear relationships between bowel function and depressive symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) data (2005-2010).
- Self-reported data on depression, constipation, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence.
- Weighted logistic regression and Restricted Cubic Spline (RCS) analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Constipation was associated with a 2.28-fold increased odds of depression (95% CI, 1.78-2.92).
- Diarrhea was associated with a 1.75-fold increased odds of depression (95% CI, 1.31-2.31).
- Bowel leakage and potential nonlinear associations between bowel movement frequency/stool form and depression were observed.
Conclusions:
- Constipation, diarrhea, and bowel leakage are significantly associated with an elevated risk of depression.
- These findings underscore the importance of considering gastrointestinal health in the assessment and management of depression.
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