Table 1: Symptoms of Crohn's disease compared to ulcerative rectocolitis.
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|
Crohn'S Disease |
Ulcerative Rectocolitis |
|
Defecation |
Frequent, associated with steatorrhea |
Frequent, associated with the presence of mucus and blood |
|
Rectal tenesmus |
Uncommon |
Very common |
|
Temperature |
Common |
Indication of serious illness |
|
Fistulas |
Common |
Rare |
|
Weight loss |
Frequent |
Rare |