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By Amber J. Tresca, About.com Guide to IBD since 2000

Is IBD Associated with Depression?

Monday February 18, 2008
Any chronic health condition can understandably cause a certain amount of stress and anxiety. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not only causes pain, but symptoms such as diarrhea and gas that are difficult to deal with in professional and social situations. Does this lead to an increased risk of depression?

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