nervousness....

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Pancake1

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Posted 1/21/2009 9:21 PM (GMT 0)

Can being nervous or worry about something, cause blood in the stool?

Red_34

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Posted 1/21/2009 9:27 PM (GMT 0)

Yes, it triggers a stress response in the body which in turn can aggravate things in your colon. I know it has for me many times in the past.

kops2da

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Posted 1/21/2009 9:52 PM (GMT 0)

Yes, stress is what brought on my first flare. I take a small dose of anti-anxiety medication to help when under stress. It helps some. There is also anti-spasmodics that help. Ask your doctor.

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saposs

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Posted 1/21/2009 10:05 PM (GMT 0)

yeah, stress increases blood/mucus for me as well!

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