When the Mind Meets the Gut: Unravelling the Anxiety-IBS Link with GAD-7 and Rome IV (P10-7.011)

Ahmad Farooq; Taimour Mushtaq; Mubariz Ali; Prachi Dawer; Huzaifa Sabir Nawaz; Hafiz Hamad Ashraf

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000213137

June 9, 2026Neurology

When the Mind Meets the Gut: Unravelling the Anxiety-IBS Link with GAD-7 and Rome IV (P10-7.011)

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This study aims to explore the connection between anxiety levels and the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome.
Utilized the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale to assess anxiety intensity.
Diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome using the Rome IV criteria.
Focused on brain-gut interactions relevant to neurological health.
Found a significant correlation between higher GAD-7 scores and increased prevalence of IBS.
Indicated that anxiety intensity may contribute to the severity of IBS symptoms.
Highlighted the importance of understanding brain-gut interactions in managing anxiety and IBS.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anxiety intensity, as evaluated by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, and the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diagnosed using Rome IV criteria, with an emphasis on brain-gut interactions important to neurology.

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