Table.
Classification of IBD, % of Patientsa |
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Presenting Symptom | Crohn Disease | Ulcerative Colitis |
General | ||
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Weight loss | 55-80 | 31-38 |
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Fever | 38 | NA |
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Anorexia | 2-25 | 6 |
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Growth retardation | 3-4 | 0 |
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Lethargy | 13-27 | 2-12 |
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Gastrointestinal tract | ||
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Abdominal pain | 67-86 | 43-62 |
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Diarrhea | 30-78 | 74-98 |
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Rectal bleeding | 22-49 | 83-84 |
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Nausea/vomiting | 6 | <1 |
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Constipation | 1 | 0 |
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Perianal disease | 6-15 | 0 |
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Mouth ulcers | 5-28 | 13 |