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Health Conditions
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of IBD depend on whether a person has Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Because some symptoms may occur in both conditions, differentiating between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease is sometimes difficult. The chart below lists symptoms of IBD and their unique association with either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Symptoms of IBD range from mild to severe and can include the following:
Symptoms of IBD
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Ulcerative Colitis |
Crohn's Disease |
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Fever |
Uncommon |
Common |
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Rectal bleeding |
Common |
Occurs in about half of patients |
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Abdominal tenderness |
May be present |
Common |
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Abdominal mass |
Uncommon |
Very common |
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Abdominal pain |
Uncommon |
Very common |
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Fistulas (tunnels that grow abnormally from one loop of intestine to another, or that connect the intestine to the bladder, vagina, or skin) |
Rare |
Very common |
The following symptoms may occur with either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease:
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Painful bowel movements
- Frequent bowel movements
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Sores on lower legs, ankles, calves, thighs, and arms
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Irritation of the eye
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the symptoms?
