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Will my workplace stress exacerbate my Crohn’s disease?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I started to have Crohn's disease when I was 12 years old and I am 35 years old now. I have stopped taking medication for ten years and I do not have any flareup in the last five years. But I still have bowel inflammation from time to time and I have pain spasms occasionally in the lower right quadrant of my abdomen. It concerns me a lot. I have not done any tests and have a scope. I like to check it soon. But my more pressing issue is in my job. I got redeployed to frontline work and would like to know whether it is vulnerable or I am at risk. I do not want to have any complications of my disease as it has been a long journey to reach where I am.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Kumar Bansari

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Kumar is a Medical Gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of digestive system disorders. His skills include performing endoscopic procedures, managing liver, pancreas, and intestinal diseases, and treating conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He is experienced in providing comprehensive care, including preventive strategies, nutritional guidance, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care to improve digestive health and overall well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can sense your concern, and I know that you have gone through bad days during the illness. You are off treatment and still managing everything for about five years. I can understand that working on the front line makes things difficult, but you are at equal risk like others. Due to active medication, the risk increases, and if you are off medication, then there is nothing to be worried about. If your disease flares up due to stress or any minor infection, then your risk increases, of course. Kindly follow my advice. Do some baseline workup that shows up about the activity of the disease. Workup includes a blood test, stool test, and possibly an endoscopy. Stay calm and composed. Your treating physician can write a note for you. It is always good to keep on the back when you are already suffering from a chronic disease.

Thank you. Take care of yourself. Regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At August 11, 2020
Reviewed At November 5, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Kumar is a Medical Gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of digestive system disorders. His skills include performing endoscopic procedures, managing liver, pancreas, and intestinal diseases, and treating conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He is experienced in providing comprehensive care, including preventive strategies, nutritional guidance, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care to improve digestive health and overall well-being.

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Education:

BDS

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Kumar is a Medical Gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of digestive system disorders. His skills include performing endoscopic procedures, managing liver, pancreas, and intestinal diseases, and treating conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He is experienced in providing comprehensive care, including preventive strategies, nutritional guidance, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care to improve digestive health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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