Ulcerative Colitis

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).

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: November 3, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology
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