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Has IBS increased amongst the Gaming population?

Coogybear

My son has had some issues for a while and loves his gaming, but I wondered is IBS becoming more prevalent amongst those who are gamers.

My son indicates that he often has pain when he plays and has linked this to the tension surrounding getting caught by your oponant. Additionally, two of his friends (Also gamers) have issues.

Does IBS have an environmental factor I wonder?

Would be great to hear from other gamers or of any research found.

Coogy

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  • I don't know about an IBS connection, but things to consider here are posture, good eating habits, and impact on sleep.

    Posture is the main one. Make sure you are sitting on a chair set high enough for your knees to be angled slightly downwards, and so you are not hunched, and your head isn't angled back in an awkward position - screen and keyboard at right height. Of course some people never get out of bed and play computer games lying awkwardly.

    Bad posture can induce stress and muscular tension and affect digestion. It can also affect the spine leading to complications when older.

    It used to be said one of the worst jobs for poor eating habits (and dental problems) was journalism, because people were eating snacks while on the job and never settling to eat and digest properly. I wonder if gamers actually come away from the computer, sit down to a meal at a comfortable pace, and give enough time for digestion.

    The games may play on in sleep, and even if sleeping all night be less effective rest dreaming disturbing subject matter - which then affects the gut.

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  • I don't know about an IBS connection, but things to consider here are posture, good eating habits, and impact on sleep.

    Posture is the main one. Make sure you are sitting on a chair set high enough for your knees to be angled slightly downwards, and so you are not hunched, and your head isn't angled back in an awkward position - screen and keyboard at right height. Of course some people never get out of bed and play computer games lying awkwardly.

    Bad posture can induce stress and muscular tension and affect digestion. It can also affect the spine leading to complications when older.

    It used to be said one of the worst jobs for poor eating habits (and dental problems) was journalism, because people were eating snacks while on the job and never settling to eat and digest properly. I wonder if gamers actually come away from the computer, sit down to a meal at a comfortable pace, and give enough time for digestion.

    The games may play on in sleep, and even if sleeping all night be less effective rest dreaming disturbing subject matter - which then affects the gut.

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