Findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders show the association to be even stronger for specific problems — nearly double the odds of constipation, a 58 per cent increase in irritable bowel syndrome, and more than four times the odds of encopresis (loss of bowel control).
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Study links ADHD with 50% increase in gastrointestinal symptoms
September 14, 2026Findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders show the association to be even stronger for specific problems — nearly double the odds of constipation, a 58 per cent increase in irritable bowel syndrome, and more than four times the odds of encopresis (loss of bowel control).