Does stress cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Does stress cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
While stress can worsen someone's gastrointestinal symptoms, stress is not thought to cause IBD. Learn more from Dr. Eugene Yen on behalf of NorthShore University HealthSystem about stress and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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