Diseases and Conditions
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Alternative medicine
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Risk factors
Factors that may increase the risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis include:
- Age. Primary sclerosing cholangitis can occur at any age, but it's most often diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 40.
- Sex. Primary sclerosing cholangitis occurs more often in men.
- Inflammatory bowel disease. A large proportion of people with primary sclerosing cholangitis also have inflammatory bowel disease.
- Geographical location. People with Northern European heritage have a higher risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis.
