Additional problems associated with crohn's disease and ulcerative colitisAbout 36% of patients will experience at least one non-intestinal inflammatory problem. Most of these problems resolve over time and with treatment, although others continue independent of IBD outcomes. Below is a summary of these non-intestinal inflammatory problems. Oral problemsDefinitionBumps, ulcers of sores inside the mouth. Clinical FeaturesMouth or tongue pain, mouth or tongue swelling, redness, mouth ulcers, oral sores, or bleeding inside the mouth. Musculoskeletal problemsDefinitionDisease affecting the joints. Clinical FeaturesJoint pain and swelling, decreased range of motion, inflammation is often asymmetrical. Typically in a single large joint. DefinitionArthritis that targets the joints of the spine, particularly the sacroiliac (SI) joint where the spine attaches to the pelvis. Clinical FeaturesBack pain, progressive stiffness of the spine, decreased mobility. Skin problemsDefinitionInflammation of fat cells under the skin. Clinical FeaturesReddish, painful, tender nodules usually located on shins, ankles and knees. DefinitionRare skin condition. Clinical FeaturesPurplish nodules and pustules that tend to coalesce and form ulcers. Eye problemsDefinitionIrritations and inflammation of the eye. Clinical FeaturesPink of purple color to normally white part of the eye, eye pain, tenderness. DefinitionInflammation of the eye. Clinical FeaturesBlurred vision, floaters, eye pain, redness of the eye, sensitivity to light. Liver problemsPrimary sclerosing cholangitis DefinitionChronic liver disease caused by progressive inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts. Clinical FeaturesFatigue, jaundice, malabsorption, dark urine. Blood problemsDefinitionAbnormally low amount of red blood cells. Clinical FeaturesFatigue, general malaise, shortness of breath pale skin. DefinitionHigh platelets in the blood. Clinical FeaturesIncreased bleeding tendency Lung problemsDefinitionDisease where the lung function is impaired. Clinical FeaturesUnexplained, persistent, chronic cough. Renal and urinary tract diseaseDefinitionA condition where proteins with diverse chemical composition are extracellularly deposited as fibrils in the brain, heart, kidney, liver, pancreas, nerves, and other tissues or organs resulting in their serious dysfunctions. Clinical FeaturesVary depending on the organ affected. |
