What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Bloody stool is the most common symptom of ulcerative colitis, a form of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Diarrhea, abdominal and/or rectal pain, fever, and weight loss are other symptoms.
Some patients complain of constipation and rectal spasm. Arthritis symptoms may occur in as many as 25 percent of patients with ulcerative colitis, and eye problems may develop in about 5 percent. Skin changes can also occur.
Bloody stool is the most common symptom of ulcerative colitis, a form of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Diarrhea, abdominal and/or rectal pain, fever, and weight loss are other symptoms. Some patients complain of constipation and rectal spasm.... More -
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:Ulcerative colitis most often causes bloody diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal cramps, and rectal bleeding (bleeding from the very end of the GI tract, right before the anus). Because of this bleeding, people with Crohn's disease may develop anemia (a loss of red blood cells resulting in extreme tiredness or fatigue). Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, weight loss (because the intestines may not be able to absorb enough nutrients from food), joint pain, and skin problems.
Ulcerative colitis most often causes bloody diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal cramps, and rectal bleeding (bleeding from the very end of the GI tract, right before the anus). Because of this bleeding, people with Crohn's disease may develop... More -
Healthwise answered:The symptoms of ulcerative colitis may include:
- Diarrhea or rectal urgency. Some people may have diarrhea 10 to 20 times a day. The urge to go to the bathroom may wake you up at night.
- Rectal bleeding. The disease usually causes bloody diarrhea and mucus. You also may have rectal pain and an urgent need to empty your bowels.
- Belly pain, often described as cramping. Your belly may be sore when touched.
- Constipation. This symptom may develop depending on what part of the colon is affected. Constipation is much less common than diarrhea.
- Loss of appetite.
- Fever. In severe cases, fever or other symptoms that affect the entire body may develop.
- Weight loss. Ongoing symptoms, such as diarrhea, can lead to weight loss.
- Too few red blood cells (anemia). Some people get anemia because of low iron levels caused by bloody stools or intestinal inflammation.
Other conditions with symptoms similar to ulcerative colitis include Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and colon cancer.
The symptoms of ulcerative colitis may include: Diarrhea or rectal urgency. Some people may have diarrhea 10 to 20 times a day. The urge to go to the bathroom may wake you up at night. Rectal bleeding. The disease usually causes bloody diarrhea... More
