Ulcerative colitis symptoms are a pretty long list. The symptoms are very common and can be confused with many other
- Diarrhoea is the most common. Can be associated with blood in the stools.
- “Pain in the bum” would describe this condition.
- Some blood may seep from the rectum as well as be found in the stools.
- Stomach cramp and pain is common, probably universal.
- There is often a continual need to go to the toilet.
- But once there it can be difficult to pass anything.
- Losing weight is probably not a symptom too many women will complain about.
- Loss of appetite may contribute as well
- Lack of energy and fatigue as the body is unable to absorb nutrients and electrolytes due to the diarrhoea.
- Bouts of fever
These are the main symptoms. To make the patient’s life even more miserable there can be several secondary symptoms. These are generally not related directly to the disease but usually because of the effects of the disease, such as electrolyte imbalance, lack of appetite etc. The inflammation-related symptoms are a direct result of the cause of ulcerative colitis.
- inflammation-causing joint pain and discomfort
- Inflammation around the eyes
- Rashes and skin sores
- Osteoporosis, only after an extended period
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