Table 13.
Pediatric ulcerative colitis activity index
| Score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stomach pain | None | 0 |
| Bearable | 5 | |
| Unbearable | 10 | |
| Rectal bleeding | None | 0 |
| A small amount of bleeding is observed with < 50% of bowel movements | 10 | |
| A small amount of bleeding is observed with almost every bowel movement | 20 | |
| Heavy bleeding (> 50% of stool volume) | 30 | |
| Stool properties | Shaped | 0 |
| Partially shaped | 5 | |
| Completely shapeless | 10 | |
| Bowel movements per day, no | 0–2 | 0 |
| 3–5 | 5 | |
| 6–8 | 10 | |
| ≥ 9 | 15 | |
| Nighttime bowel movements | None | 0 |
| Yes | 10 | |
| Activity level | No interference with activities | 0 |
| Some interference with activity | 5 | |
| Severe interference with activity | 10 | |
Maximum score = 85. Remission = < 10; mild = 10–30; moderate = 35–60; and severe = 65–85