Colitis

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Causes and Risk Factors

The causes for ulcerative colitis are not fully known. However, researchers believe the disorder is a complicated process that involves genetic (hereditary) factors, the immune system, and the environment.

There is speculation that ulcerative colitis may be hereditary. Research is ongoing to identify genetic mutations that may contribute to the disorder. Caucasians and people of Jewish or European descent are at increased risk for developing ulcerative colitis.

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