Ulcerative Colitis - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms in Crohn's disease vs. ulcerative colitis (v · d · e)
Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis
Defecation Often porridge-like,
sometimes steatorrhea		 Often mucus-like
and with blood
Tenesmus Less common More common
Fever Common Indicates severe disease
Fistulae Common Seldom
Weight loss Often More seldom

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