The symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s vary depending on the amount of inflammation and the location of the inflammation. Most sufferers experience only mild to moderate symptoms. Additionally, many patients have periods of remissions when symptoms subside completely. During inflammation, you may experience:
- Abdominal cramping and Pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea with pus and blood
- Fever
- Failure to grow in children
- Fatigue
- Rectal bleeding and pain
- Weight loss
Severe cases of ulcerative colitis can cause complications. You may experience severe bleeding that can cause complicated anemia or blood clots. A perforated colon, which occurs when a hole develops in the colon, can cause pain and can lead to colon cancer. Inflammation can occur in your joints, eyes and skin. Additionally, you may experience sores inside your mouth. Finally, severe dehydration, bone loss and liver disease can occur with ulcerative colitis.