Signs and Symptoms of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Sunanda V. Kane, M.D., M.S.P.H. explains what IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease, is, as well as what the signs and symptoms are for two diseases within IBD. To learn more, pick up your copy of Mayo Clinic on Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/produc...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that describes disorders involving long-standing (chronic) inflammation of tissues in your digestive tract. Types of IBD include Ulcerative colitis and
Crohn's disease. Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease usually are characterized by diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue and weight loss.

For some people, IBD is only a mild illness. For others, it's a debilitating condition that can lead to life-threatening complications.

Have you been experiencing some gastrointestinal problems? Perhaps there's more to what you're feeling than just a stomach bug.

Crohn's Disease Symptoms
• Can involve anywhere from mouth to anal canal
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain 1-2 hours after eating
• Diarrhea (potentially bloody)
• Boils around your bottom
• Fever

Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
• Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
• Cramping
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Fever

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can present in many different ways. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

00:00 Do you have IBD?
00:20 Crohn's disease symptoms
01:25 Ulcerative colitis symptoms
02:25 Different forms of Crohn's disease
03:04 Share all symptoms with your provider