Discordance between patients and parents regarding the perceived causes of clinical relapse in young inflammatory bowel disease patients.

Background/aims: Relapse in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not predictable, although several factors have been suggested. The aims of the current study were to assess and compare the possible causes of clinical relapse as perceived by patients and parents.

Methods: Of 107 young (<35 years old) IBD patients, 26 patients who experienced recent (<3 month) relapse and their parents completed a questionnaire at the same time.