Causes of IBD flares can  be mysterious, but some conditions listed below are associated with increasing your risk. Flare triggers can vary from person to person: Conditions on this list won\’t necessarily cause a flare for you.

Missing doses of your medication
Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Taking antibiotics
Smoking
Unmanaged stress
Foods that irritate the GI tract or increase inflammation

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