Inflammatory Bowel Disease - What Increases Your Risk

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Monday, 04 February 2008

You have an increased risk of developing ulcerative colitis if you:

Have a family history of ulcerative colitis. Your risk increases if an immediate family member such as a parent, brother, or sister has the disease.
Are of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. For more information on genetic diseases in this group, see the topic Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP).

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