Ulcerative Proctitis Risk Factors

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This page highlights several risk factors associated with Ulcerative Proctitis and the use of Accutane and its generic equivalents.

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What’s the problem?

Ulcerative proctitis affects about the same number of women and men. Risk factors may include (but are not limited to):

• Age – Ulcerative proctitis can occur at any age, but most often affects individuals in their 30s. Some people may not develop the disease until their 50s or 60s.
• Race & ethnicity – Although Caucasians have the highest risk of ulcerative proctitis, it can occur in any race. People of Jewish descent are at an even higher risk than Caucasians.
• Family history – You’re at a higher risk if you have a close relative that has the disease.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication – Although these types of medications – ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, piroxicam, and others – haven’t been shown to cause ulcerative proctitis, they can cause similar signs and symptoms. These medications can also make existing ulcerative proctitis worse, and can make initial diagnosis difficult.
• Isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis or Sotret) use – Isotretinoin is used to treat scarring cystic acne and acne that doesn’t respond to other treatments. Studies have reported the development of inflammatory bowel disease with isotretinoin use.

Do I have an Ulcerative Proctitis Lawsuit?

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