ارتباط اضطراب و بیماری کرون و کولیت اولسروز

بیماری‌های کرون و کولیت اولسروز تقریباً تمام جنبه‌های زندگی رو تحت تأثیر قرار می‌دن. If you or a loved one is struggling with IBD, you may have questions about the connection of psychological and emotional factors to this disease.

• Can stress and anxiety cause illness?

There is no conclusive evidence of this. These diseases are a biological disorder. Of course, tension and anxiety can change your experience of symptoms, but they do not cause disease by themselves, but they can cause the recurrence of disease symptoms.

• Friends or neighbors say colitis is caused by worry and emotional discomfort Is this true?

When people talk about "colitis", they may mean ulcerative colitis instead of ulcerative colitis, ulcerative colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome, which is sometimes mistaken.

Confused with IBD. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, does not cause inflammation or ulceration of the bowel and is less serious than IBD. Therefore, emotions do not cause Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

• Are certain personality types at greater risk of developing IBD?

No. About 50 years ago, there was a belief that IBD appears in certain personalities, but new research shows that no specific personality traits are the basis for the development of this disease.

• Do emotions play a role in IBD?

Today's science knows that body and mind are inseparable. Severe stress can cause physiological changes in the digestive system; For example, your stomach pain or diarrhea may increase during stress. But these changes are related to the reduction of resistance to inflammation and not to its increase. Simply put, chronic stress can worsen symptoms, but the main cause of IBD is biological and related to the development of this disease.

• Do severe symptoms of IBD such as pain and chronic diarrhea cause emotional problems?

Yes, definitely. Each person copes with chronic diseases in a different way. Some people may have positive feelings, while others may experience anxiety and depression

These reactions are a response to the disease and the main cause of their development is not IBD.

• How to deal with guilt related to illness?

Feeling guilty because you think IBD is caused by your lack of control over your emotions is completely unnecessary. There is no basis for this thinking, this disease occurs for biological reasons and you cannot do anything to prevent it. Getting rid of this guilt can help improve your mental health.

• Should family members feel guilty?

Not at all! There is no reason to feel guilty about having IBD in your family. If one of the parents is suffering from Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis, the probability of its genetic transfer to the children is very low; So the family should get rid of baseless worries.

• What is the best way to deal with the fear of relapse?

The best way is to find effective treatments. Most patients with advanced Crohn's and advanced ulcerative colitis treatments are well controlled by anti-inflammatory medications and other methods of advancing Crohn's & Colitis Care. A good relationship between the patient and the doctor, in the IBD center, can be of great help.

• How to deal with diarrhea or pain in public places?

Pre-planning helps a lot; For example, know the location of restrooms in restaurants or shopping malls in advance, bring extra underwear and toilet paper. Also, the correct treatment of the disease can increase your peace of mind.

• Are drug treatments for anxiety or depression useful for coping with inflammatory bowel disease?

If anxiety or depression is severe, or causes physical symptoms for the patient, the doctor may refer you to a psychiatrist. Anti-anxiety drugs and

Antidepressants do not interfere with IBD medications and help treat your digestive symptoms.

• Does ostomy surgery have an effect on patients' anxiety?

Ostomy surgery is recommended for a small number of IBD patients. Although in the short term it may cause problems such as increased anxiety, but with the support of professionals and support groups, many patients can achieve a healthy and satisfying sex life.

• How to achieve a good forecast?

The best way is to accept IBD realistically, without guilt or blame, and try to improve your life by following your doctor's orders and following up regularly.

Finally, you should know that the treatment of IBD is not limited to drugs; Social and psychological support also play an important role. To receive advanced Crohn's and ulcerative colitis treatment, take advantage of Advancing Crohn's & Colitis Care and be sure to consult an IBD Specialist at the IBD Specialist Center. Remember, with the support of family, friends and professionals, you can live a peaceful life even with a chronic illness.