Do ulcers run in families?

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  1. Most people with ulcers cannot point to their family tree as a source of their ulcers. However, recurring canker sores (aphthous ulcers) can run in families. Some conditions that cause ulcers can be hereditary, such as Crohn's disease.

    Most people with ulcers cannot point to their family tree as a source of their ulcers. However, recurring canker sores (aphthous ulcers) can run in families. Some conditions that cause ulcers can be hereditary, such as Crohn's disease. More