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Stomach Pain and Diarrhea When Stressed? Your Gut Is in an Emergency State

Have you ever experienced a sudden, churning stomach pain and had to rush to the bathroom the day before an important exam, right before an interview, or ahead of a presentation? While your head tells you to stay calm, why does your gut declare an emergency and refuse to cooperate? Your gut is reacting intensely to the tension in your mind.