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Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Weight Gain?

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Ulcerative colitis is a rather frequent long-term illness in which the immune system reacts inappropriately. 

A person suffering from UC may exhibit some of the following signs:

  1. Rectal bleeding
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Abdominal pains
  4. Tenesmus (the sensation of urgency to perform a bowel movement while the intestine is empty) 
  5. Bloody stools 
  6. Mucus in the stool

Other symptoms associated with UC include exhaustion, fever, lack of appetite, anemia, and nausea.

These symptoms often present exclusively during flare-ups. Flare-ups normally occur before a remission period. When someone is in remission, they could have little-to-no symptoms.

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Even though it is normal for persons with UC to lose weight, some individuals may gain weight because of the condition.

Is it Possible for Ulcerative Colitis to Cause Weight Gain?

UC may induce weight gain as well as weight reduction.

UC may impair a person’s ability to absorb nutrients from meals. As a result, significant vitamin shortages and malnutrition might occur. These consequences may lead to weight loss in people with UC.

Nevertheless, there are several reasons why UC might induce weight gain. Some UC drugs that may cause weight gain make it harder to exercise.

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Is it Possible for Ulcerative Colitis to Cause Bloating?

There has yet to be a lot of study regarding whether UC may induce bloating. However, according to 2016 research, patients with inflammatory bowel disease have considerably higher levels of bloating, gas, and stomach pain than the general population.

RELATED: How To Reduce Bloating Within Days, The Safe Way

Weight Gain vs. Bloating

Bloating is not the same as gaining weight. 

Weight increases happen over time when you consume more calories than

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