Allergic colitis risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qasim Salau, M.B.B.S., FMCPaed [2]
Overview
Risk factors for allergic colitis include family history of atopy and previous sibling with IgE mediated food allergy.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for allergic colitis include:[1]
- Family history of atopy, asthma, environmental allergies
- Previous sibling with IgE mediated food allergy
- IgA deficiency
- Use of formula feeds
- Gastroenteritis
References
- ↑ Allergic Colitis Symptoms and Causes. Boston Children's Hospital. http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/allergic-colitis/symptoms-and-causes Accessed on April 18, 2017.