Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms And Treatments

4. Other Autoimmune Diseases

Ulcerative colitis is a form of irritable bowel disease caused by a deficient or impaired immune system; therefore, other parts of the body besides the colon may be affected. Kidney problems, bile duct and liver disease, joint problems, low back and neck pain, skin rashes, and eye pain or vision problems are common symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Autoimmune conditions tend to be related to one another, so a person diagnosed with ulcerative colitis may also be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Hashimoto’s disease.