Clinical trials are also underway studying the use of other biologic agents. Nutrition Diet appears to play no role in causing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Support Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are not caused by stress. On the other hand, the symptoms and chronic nature of IBD can be the source of emotional distress. Often, the support of others can play an important role in helping patients cope with their disease.
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Special thanks to Dr. Carl P. Stamm of Carolina Mountain Gastroenterology for providing the. information used in this article. For more information on the group, call Mary Jordan, RN, at the Transylvania Community Hospital's Wellness Department, 884-2007. Each month a question will be answered in this column. Selection of questions will be based on the general interest of the subject matter.