Q Whenever I'm stressed or tense, my upper abdomen tightens up. Is it true that the mind can affect the stomach?
A Yes. Emotional stress such as tension and anxiety directly disrupts stomach movement and triggers cramps. Along with eating habits, stress management is an important pillar in treating stomach cramps.
Detailed Answer
The stomach is an organ strongly influenced by the autonomic nervous system, so it reacts sensitively to your emotional state. When the upper abdomen tightens and aches during tension or anxiety, it is because stress increases tension in the stomach muscles. If cramps recur even when food isn't the cause, stress factors should be examined together.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, when qi becomes knotted from sudden emotional changes and the stomach tightens, it is called liver-stomach disharmony. At Dongjedang, we work to release the qi knotted by stress, helping the mind and stomach become comfortable together.
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