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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What environmental factors may cause flare ups of Crohn's disease?
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I would like to know what factors (lifestyle, diet, environment) may cause active disease flares of Crohn's -
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Prof Andrew Day
Paediatrician
Some flares or exacerbations can be triggered by infections, sometimes stress can be a trigger. Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) can be another trigger in some people.
Othertimes flares can occur “out of the blue”.Report this post
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KathyHealthShare Member
I found stress my biggest trigger - I would get over the stressful period then fall in a heap with a flare.
I am also starting to believe that antibiotics could be another trigger for me.Report this post
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