The role of stress in Crohn’s disease | Causes of Crohn’s disease

The role of stress in Crohn’s disease

Many patients with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases suffer from great stress. This is often triggered to a large extent by the disease itself. The fear of the next episode or social isolation is all too familiar to most patients.

This also explains why those affected suffer from depression more often than healthy people. However, since stress in itself can trigger a relapse and worsen the prognosis of the disease, a vicious circle develops. It is therefore particularly important for people with Crohn’s disease to avoid stress. Sports, relaxation techniques or professional help from psychotherapists have proven to be very helpful for many patients.