Saturday, April 24, 2010 Frank A. Spina asks

Q: Can stress cause IBS or Ulcerative Colitis

Can stress cause IBS and or Ulcerative Colitis ? 

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4/26/10 5:06pm

I think that stress is a factor in IBS, and while I don't think it can necessarily cause UC, it can exacerbate it. I have definitely noticed that work stress can make me feel like a UC flare is coming!

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By Frank A. Spina— Last Modified: 12/26/10, First Published: 04/24/10