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Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of your large intestine, also called the colon, and rectum. In most people, symptoms usually develop over time, rather than suddenly. Ulcerative colitis can be draining and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications.
An ulcerative colitis flare-up is the return of symptoms after not having any for a period of time. This may involve diarrhea, belly pain and cramping, rectal pain and bleeding, fatigue, and urgent bowel movements.
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis may first prompt you to visit your primary health care provider. Your provider may recommend you see a specialist who treats digestive diseases (gastroenterologist). Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot of information to discuss, it's a good idea to be well prepared.
Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease usually are characterized by diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue and weight loss. For some people, IBD is only a mild illness. For others, it's a debilitating condition that can lead to life-threatening complications.
Symptoms of Crohn's disease can range from mild to severe. They usually develop gradually, but sometimes might come on suddenly, without warning. Someone with Crohn's disease also may have periods of time with no symptoms.
Anemia symptoms depend on the cause and how bad the anemia is. Anemia can be so mild that it causes no symptoms at first. But symptoms usually then occur and get worse as the anemia gets worse.
Ulcerative colitis (UL-sur-uh-tiv koe-LIE-tis) symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of inflammation and where it occurs. Therefore, doctors often classify ulcerative colitis according to its location. Signs and Symptoms. Diarrhea, often with blood or pus; Abdominal pain and cramping; Rectal pain
Symptoms of GI bleeding can be easy to see, called overt, or not so obvious, known as occult. Symptoms depend on the rate of bleeding as well as the location of the bleed, which can be anywhere on the GI tract, from where it starts — the mouth — to where it ends — the anus.
Symptoms. Symptoms of microscopic colitis include: Watery diarrhea. Belly pain, cramps or bloating. Weight loss. Nausea. Not being able to control bowel movements, called fecal incontinence. The body not having enough water, called dehydration. The symptoms of microscopic colitis can come and go.
Symptoms. Bladder cancer signs and symptoms may include: Blood in urine (hematuria), which may cause urine to appear bright red or cola colored, though sometimes the urine appears normal and blood is detected on a lab test; Frequent urination; Painful urination; Back pain; When to see a doctor