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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Risk of Thromboembolism

Quick fact

People with IBD have a 2 to 3 times higher risk of developing blood clots (venous thromboembolism) compared to the general population, and this risk can be particularly elevated during flare-ups and when hospitalised.

Why this is interesting

You might assume that a disease of the gut only causes digestive problems. So why are people with inflammatory bowel disease—like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—at a significantly higher risk of developing dangerous blood clots?