10 Causes of Bloody Stool
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5. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases.5‘Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 Nov. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inflammatory-bowel-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353315. Crohn’s is caused by inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract, and ulcerative colitis is caused by inflammation in the lining of the colon and rectum.
People with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis may experience pain in the abdomen, bleeding, diarrhea, and fatigue. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. Left untreated, the conditions can be life-threatening due to weight loss and bleeding. Treatments include dietary changes, medication, and surgery.
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