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What happens if my family has a history of chron's and colitis does that increase my risk of developing them?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Inflamm bowel: It could increase your risk. It does not mean you will absoultely get one of those conditions.

Answered 5/31/2015

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