Possible Causes And Complications Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Medications

The exposure to certain medications, particularly prolonged exposure, may increase an individual's risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. In fact, some research has linked oral contraception or birth control to a higher risk of both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Other drugs that could play a role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease include isotretinoin, which is used to treat severe and persistent cases of acne (including cystic acne). Over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen and acetylsalicylic acid may not cause inflammatory bowel disease in the first place, but they have been shown to worsen symptoms associated with the disease.

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