Symptoms of ulcerative colitis

**What are the signs and symptoms of this disease?** About half of patients with ulcerative colitis experience mild symptoms. Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: Bowel movements increase . A sense of urgency in elimination Persistent diarrhea with abdominal pain and blood in the stool Bloody stools in general Abdominal pain People suffering from ulcerative colitis often experience loss of appetite and weight loss. Feelings of low energy and fatigue are also common. Among children, ulcerative colitis may cause growth and development disorders. Symptoms of ulcerative colitis usually appear during periods of relapse and then disappear. Periods of remission can even last for several years, although symptoms may eventually return. These unpredictable episodes of ulcerative colitis may make it difficult for doctors to assess whether treatment has been effective in a particular episode. We at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease and IBD Specialist Center with the presence of Dr. Ali Reza Sima, as an experienced IBD Specialist, are ready to help you by providing advanced ulcerative colitis treatment and advanced Crohn's treatment. Our goal is Advancing Crohn's & Colitis Care and improving your quality of life.