Smoking is the only main risk factor that is truly controllable for Crohn’s disease. Conversely, ex-smokers are more likely to be affected by ulcerative colitis —  so the message here is not to smoke in the first place.

Discover why Crohn’s patients who smoke are at a higher risk of relapse after surgery.

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