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. 2024 Apr 30;27(6):109867.
doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109867. eCollection 2024 Jun 21.

The relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms in FGID patients and D-type personality and emotion regulation strategies

Xin-Xin Ma  1 , Zheng-Hua Xiao  2 , Wei Chen  1 , Shou-Ying Zhao  1   3
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The relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms in FGID patients and D-type personality and emotion regulation strategies

Xin-Xin Ma et al. iScience. .

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and type D personality traits, as well as emotion regulation strategies. Analyzing a diverse group of FGID patients, we uncover significant effects of gender and age on gastrointestinal symptoms. Negative Affectivity emerges as a key predictor, positively associated with symptom severity, whereas Social Inhibition correlates negatively with Abdominal Pain. Additionally, our findings suggest that the expressive suppression strategy predicts heightened gastrointestinal symptoms, whereas cognitive reappraisal predicts lower levels of certain symptoms. These findings provide valuable insights for precise diagnosis and tailored treatments of FGIDs. Further research is warranted to explore underlying mechanisms and inform evidence-based interventions.

Keywords: Gastroenterology; Psychosocial factor.

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