the severity of symptoms in ulcerative colitis (a type of inflammatory bowel disease) can vary depending on the location of the inflammation within the bowel and the severity of the inflammation. doctors do not know the exact cause of ulcerative colitis. most researchers do not believe that psychological stress is the cause of ulcerative colitis. nevertheless it is known that stress may worsen the symptoms of this condition. and it is therefore recommended that people with ulcerative colitis practice stress-control techniques along with eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly to help control the symptoms of the disease.
could stress be responsible for my son's flare-ups of ulcerative colitis?