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Ulcerative colitis

Alternative Names: Inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis Symptoms: Diarrhea, from only a few episodes to very frequently throughout the day (blood and mucus may be present) Abdominal pain and cramping that usually subsides after a bowel movement Abdominal sounds (borborygmus, a gurgling or splashing sound heard over the intestine) Fever Weight loss Tenesmus Additional symptoms that may be associated with ulcerative colitis include the following: Nausea and vomiting Joint pain Gastrointestinal bleeding Signs and tests: Colonoscopy with biopsy is used to diagnose ulcerative colitis Barium enema Text Continues Below Your doctor may also order the following blood tests: CBC Sedimentation rate (ESR) CRP (C-reactive protein)

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