The most common signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis are diarrhea with blood or pus and abdominal discomfort. Other signs and symptoms include - an urgent need to have a bowel movement - feeling tired - nausea or loss of appetite - weight loss - fever - anemiaa condition in which the body has fewer red blood cells than normal Less common symptoms include - joint pain or soreness - eye irritation - certain rashes The symptoms a person experiences can vary depending on the severity of the inflammation and where it occurs in the intestine. When symptoms first appear, - most people with ulcerative colitis have mild to moderate symptoms - about 10 percent of people can have severe symptoms, such as frequent, bloody bowel movements; fevers; and severe abdominal cramping1
What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis ?