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Crohn's Disease Causes & Risks

Causes

The cause of Crohn's disease is not known. Inflammatory bowel diseases ( ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) seem to run in some families. Some researchers think that it is due to a reaction to a virus or bacteria. The immune system overreacts and causes damage to the intestines.

Risk Factors

Factors increase your chance of getting Crohn's include:

  • Family members with inflammatory bowel disease
  • Jewish heritage

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