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Abdominal pain

What people see

Diarrhea

Anemia

Fistulas

Gallstones

Arthritis

Joint pain

What people don’t see

Constipation

Kidney stones

Decreased appetite

Liver disease

Depression

Fatigue

Mouth sores

Skin disorders

Fever

Weight loss

Mouth sores

Mouth sores occur in 8 percent to 10 percent of people diagnosed with IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Mouth sores are especially common for people with Crohn’s disease.

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Fever

People living with IBD often mention fever as a symptom. In fact, 40 percent of those with IBD symptoms have a fever when they begin to look for medical care.

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Joint pain

Up to 30 percent of people with IBD have joint pain due to comorbid (co-occurring) arthritis.

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Fatigue

Research estimates the prevalence of fatigue in people with IBD at almost 50 percent — twice as common as it is in the general population.

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Depression

Scientific studies have found that depression affects roughly 21.2 percent of people with IBD, compared to 13.4 percent of the general population.

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Kidney stones

The incidence of kidney stones is higher in people diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, affecting between 25 percent and 45 percent of those with the condition (compared to 10 percent in the general population).

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Constipation

A study of 125 people with ulcerative colitis found that 46 percent — nearly half — had constipation.

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Diarrhea

Diarrhea often leads to a loss of important electrolytes in the body. About 80 percent of individuals with IBD have diarrhea, mainly due to bacterial imbalances, food intolerances, and intestinal inflammation.

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Weight loss

Weight loss is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis. One study found that more than half of the people with IBD had experienced significant weight loss before their ulcerative colitis diagnosis.

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Anemia

In people with IBD, anemia may occur not only due to gastrointestinal blood loss. It can also be caused by poor absorption of iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.

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Fistulas

Fistulas are a common complication of Crohn’s disease — about 1 in 3 people with Crohn’s will develop a fistula at some point.

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Liver disease

Crohn’s disease is associated with an increased risk of liver and gallbladder problems. About 2 percent of people with Crohn’s develop primary sclerosing cholangitis, which leads to liver damage.

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Skin disorders

Several skin conditions are more common among people with IBDs, including ulcerative colitis, than among the general population. These conditions include psoriasis and erythema nodosum as well as others that are less common.

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Decreased appetite

Decreased appetite and reduced food intake in people with IBD are often the result of digestive tract symptoms, side effects from medications, and inflammation.

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Gallstones

Research has indicated that people diagnosed with Crohn’s disease have twice the risk of developing gallstones when compared to the general population. People with ulcerative colitis are also at an increased risk.

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Abdominal pain

Learning effective pain management strategies is crucial for living well with IBD. Flare-ups — periods of active symptoms — can occur even with careful management. Inflammation of the intestine can lead to bloating and painful cramping.

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Arthritis

IBD-associated inflammatory arthritis is caused by an overactive immune system, similar to IBD itself. This differs from osteoarthritis, which results from physical wear and tear of the joints over time.

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