What increases my risk for Crohn's disease?
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Healthwise answered:Things that may increase your risk of getting Crohn's disease include:- Having a family history of Crohn's disease. Your risk increases if an immediate family member (a parent, brother or sister) has the disease.
- Having Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
- Smoking cigarettes.
Things that may cause Crohn's disease symptoms to flare up include:
- Medicines.
- Infections.
- Hormonal changes.
- Lifestyle changes.
- Smoking.
Things that may increase your risk of getting Crohn's disease include: Having a family history of Crohn's disease. Your risk increases if an immediate family member (a parent, brother or sister) has the disease. Having Ashkenazi Jewish... More
