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:

• Family history of atopy, asthma, environmental allergies
• Previous sibling with IgE mediated food allergy
• IgA deficiency
• Use of formula feeds
• Gastroenteritis