Likely Crohn’s causes ranked
The possible list of Crohn’s causes is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors. If someone in your family has Crohn’s, your chances of developing it are higher, suggesting a genetic link. Environmental factors, like certain infections or a high-fat diet, might trigger the disease in people who are already predisposed to it. The immune system also plays a big role. For some reason, the immune system in people with Crohn’s mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the digestive tract, causing inflammation.
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NSAIDs
100
17
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2
Stress
88
21
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3
Antibiotics
67
20
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4
Genetics
72
32
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5
Low Vitamin D
43
8
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6
Personal trigger foods
46
12
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7
Dysentery
23
7
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8
Immunodeficiency
16
3
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9
Recreational drugs
26
15
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10
Leaky gut
19
8
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11
Travel abroad
12
3
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12
Sun exposure
9
3
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13
Mononucleosis
6
1
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14
Accutane
5
1