2007-01-13 23:19:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It sure does for me. I've suffered with this for 15 years and while some doctors will tell you stress does not effect it, there is no doubt in my mind that it has and does!
2007-01-13 23:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by Honey W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think itis more likely to be the other way around - a flareup of ulcerative colitis causes a lot of stress and tension! My flareups never seem to have been triggered by anything in particular, but they caused a lot of anxiety, as anyone who has had the disease can understand.
After the fact, one can always think of some stressful thing happening before a flareup, because that's just life. Yes, if the doctor asks, you almost hit that jerk who cut you off at 60mph and then hit the brakes yesterday. Or, the dryer quit, and the repairman can't come until Thursday. But these stresses are just everyday life and don't really cause the flareups - you could find SOMETHING stressful that happened 365 days a year, and most don't precede anything happening with your colitis.
Fortunately I had my colon removed a long time ago, so no more flareups and a whole lot less stress in my life. Life is good.
2007-01-15 00:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many theories exist about what causes ulcerative colitis. People with ulcerative colitis have abnormalities of the immune system, but doctors do not know whether these abnormalities are a cause or a result of the disease. The body’s immune system is believed to react abnormally to the bacteria in the digestive tract.
Ulcerative colitis is not caused by emotional distress or sensitivity to certain foods or food products, but these factors may trigger symptoms in some people. The stress of living with ulcerative colitis may also contribute to a worsening of symptoms.
2007-01-14 07:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stress can have an effect on flare up of ulcerative colitis.
However, food can also trigger symptoms. some people find it helpful to keep a food diary to help isolate foods which contribute towards symptoms.
Omega-3 fatty acids are involved in the inflammatory response. When a flare up takes place the lining of the colon becomes inflamed. Some evidence suggests that eating oily fish can help reduce the inflammation.
2007-01-14 07:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by luisa_ru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, stress is contributing factor in ulcerative colitis
2007-01-14 10:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by cruisingkerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"No one is quite sure what triggers ulcerative colitis, but there's a consensus as to what doesn't. Researchers no longer believe that stress is the main culprit, although stress can often aggravate symptoms."
2007-01-14 07:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Albertan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes psychological stress e.g. anxiety,nervousness and irritability can flare up a dormant ulcerative colitis.
This is why a mild sedative is always added to the medical therapy during the acute stage.
2007-01-14 16:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes emotional stress or tension could worsen ulcerative colitis
2007-01-14 07:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ulcerative colitis is also called Crohn's Disease then the answer is definitely YES.
2007-01-14 07:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Truman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definately. Stress, tension call it what you like but it has a negative on many health conditions
2007-01-14 07:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋