Researchers have found a link between PFAS and ulcerative colitis
Multiple peer-reviewed studies have documented the relationship between PFAS chemicals and ulcerative colitis development. The most comprehensive research involved over 32,000 adults in West Virginia and Ohio who had elevated PFOA levels from contaminated drinking water near a chemical manufacturing plant. PFOA exposure was associated with a nearly threefold increase in ulcerative colitis risk compared with people with low exposure levels, according to this landmark study.
Further research conducted at Emory University confirmed these findings by measuring PFOA levels in ulcerative colitis patients. Study results show that ulcerative colitis patients have 38% higher levels of PFOA in their blood than healthy controls and Crohn's disease patients.
Several studies suggest that PFAS chemicals may cause ulcerative colitis by suppressing the immune system and altering inflammatory responses in the digestive tract. PFAS exposure can lead to immune cells shifting into anti-inflammatory states, which can make them more susceptible to infections and disrupt the balance of gut bacteria, potentially leading to ulcerative colitis.
You can file a claim for ulcerative colitis caused by PFAS with our assistance
If you have ulcerative colitis and believe it may be caused by PFAS exposure, particularly if you lived on a contaminated military base for at least one year, you may be eligible for compensation. The attorneys at ELG Law have been handling toxic exposure cases for over 30 years and are familiar with the medical evidence necessary to prove PFAS health effects. If you want to file a claim, you only need to submit medical records confirming your ulcerative colitis diagnosis along with your military records.
