Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis symptoms occur because of inflammation of the colon thought to be related to an underlying autoimmune disorder.


Ulcerative colitis symptoms may include rectal bleeding or diarrhea. Sometimes people develop rectal pain and inflammation around the rectum or anus.


Diarrhea is a common ulcerative colitis symptom. People can experience abdominal cramping associated with increased bowel movements, and severe pain.


Other symptoms of ulcerative colitis may include fever, anemia, weight loss, or dehydration.

 
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Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.