Ulcerative Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Symptoms of ulcerative
colitis
include:
Blood in the stool
:
Rectal bleeding
Red stools
Stool may contain mucus
Anal pain
:
Painful bowel movements
Abdominal pain
:
Episodes of
cramping abdominal pain
Usually located in the left lower abdomen
Diarrhea
Fever
Joint pains
Rash
Vomiting
Unintentional weight loss
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Last Updated: Nov 19, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Ulcerative Colitis References:
Hanauer SB. Review article: the long-term management of ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Oct;20 Suppl 4:97-101.
Loftus EV Jr, Kane SV, Bjorkman D. Systematic review: short-term adverse effects of 5-aminosalicylic acid agents in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Jan 15;19(2):179-89.
Rizzello F, Gionchetti P, Venturi A, Campieri M. Review article: medical treatment of severe ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2003 Jun;17 Suppl 2:7-10.
