Does Childhood Trauma Stored in the Body Cause Chronic Illness? If you or someone you love experienced childhood trauma and also suffer from chronic illness, like migraines, IBS, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular issues, gut health issues, cognitive issues, anxiety, OCD, you might wonder if childhood trauma stored in the body causes those chronic illnesses. To answer that question, we must look at what is childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs were first d