Crohn's Disease 復發的因子

Which of our patients with Crohn's Disease are most likely to relapse? This study found that the following factors make relapse more likely:

• High CRP (C-reactive protein)
• Internal fistulae
• Disease in the colon alone
• Avoidance style of coping with stress (ie avoiding social interaction)
  

Learning more effective ways of coping with stress may reduce relapses.

Source: Gut 2008;57:1386-1392