What are some likely causes for Crohn’s?
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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Stress
88
21
3
Antibiotics
67
20
4
Genetics
72
32
5
Low Vitamin D
43
8
6
Personal trigger foods
46
12
7
Dysentery
23
7
8
Immunodeficiency
16
3
9
Recreational drugs
26
15
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Leaky gut
19
8
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Travel abroad
12
3
12
Sun exposure
9
3
13
Mononucleosis
6
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Accutane
5
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