Ulcerative Colitis: What Increases Your Risk
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What Increases Your Risk
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).
| Last updated: | November 03, 2008 |
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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