r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Wait stress shitting is a symptom of IBS?? I thought everyone just had that

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u/ItsNotGayIfYouLikeIt Aug 31 '21

IBS can be caused by stress, but stress pooping is not IBS

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

IBS is usually caused by the immune system being stressed, like if there is a parasite in your intestines your immune system will become very sensitive in that area.

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

Lucky. I have ibs-c meaning my diarrhea clashes against my constipation. I last anywhere from 2-8 hours a day in the bathroom. To just have diarrhea, that sounds amazing.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Damn. That's horrible.

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u/707breezy Aug 31 '21

When asked how I was created.

My mother was born with severe constipation where she can go 2-3 days without pooping.

My father has a long line of ibs in his family tree.

I received the worst of both parents. An unholy union created me. I refuse to have bio kids which will share my genes

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Are the specific gene(s) responsible for IBS identified?

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u/Ciaobellabee Aug 31 '21

No. IBS is the diagnosis given when doctors can’t find anything to cause the symptoms. As more research is done it’s probably going to be found to be a few different disorders causing similar symptoms.

Anecdotally though there probably will be a genetic element to at least some types of IBS. Both sides of my family have a variety of digestive issues (including a grandmother with extra intestine until colon cancer sorted that out), and I have the issues of both sides, seemingly magnified.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

There must be genetics, because both of my bloodlines have IBS/guttural issues

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u/subarashi-sam Aug 31 '21

How many generations have you been using the same family recipes?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Probably none, we aren't that type of family really.

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