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Study of 1.9 million people finds a striking link between ADHD and gut problems

Researchers analyzing data from more than 1.9 million people found that ADHD is associated with substantially higher rates of digestive problems. People with ADHD had nearly double the odds of constipation, 58% higher od…

RelxNews Staff11 September 2026 at 11:26 UTC1 min read
Study of 1.9 million people finds a striking link between ADHD and gut problems

Researchers analyzing data from more than 1. 9 million people found that ADHD is associated with substantially higher rates of digestive problems. People with ADHD had nearly double the odds of constipation, 58% higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome, and more than four times the odds of encopresis.

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