It is usually very severe with surgery as its only treatment. Chronic ulcerative colitis develops slowly and gradually symptoms become worse. Because symptoms are mild in the beginning, it can be treated, if detected early, but in most cases, the symptoms do return and become severe. Symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe. 7 Bleeding results from damaged blood vessels.
Diarrhea is caused from the damaged mucosa's inability to absorb fluid.
An individual could have a feeling of lethargy or malaise. Anemia, which is a loss of blood, is another symptom and could lead to swelling, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Cramps are felt because of peristaltic contractions of the impaired colon. Weight loss and dehydration can occur due to the fear of eating. A person may feel if they do not eat, the symptoms will disappear.