10 Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Symptom #10: Anemia
Anemia is not strictly an ulcerative colitis symptom. It is a sign of UC complication. Bleeding from sores and ulcers in the colon leads to a significant loss of blood. When this has been going on for a long period of time, it can lead to anemia.
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not contain enough blood to transport oxygen which is required for the production of energy. Hemoglobin is the material that gives red blood cells their color. This is the component of blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the different tissues and organs of the body. If the body does not get adequate oxygen, it cannot produce all the energy it requires for all its functions. As a result, the body prioritizes survival. This is the reason an anemic person feels chronically tired or fatigued.
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