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Common symptoms of Crohnâs disease include:
- recurring diarrhoea,
- abdominal pain and cramping (the pain is usually worse after eating),
- blood and mucus in your faeces (stools),
- fatigue, and
- weight loss.
Weight loss can occur through a combination of factors. For example, inflammation can interfere with your ability to digest food, and the symptoms of pain and diarrhoea can cause a reduction in your appetite.
Less common symptoms of Crohnâs disease include:
- a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100F), or above,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- joint pain and swelling (arthritis),
- inflammation and irritation of the eyes (uveitis), and
- skin rashes.
When to seek medical advice
You should contact your GP if you:
- experience symptoms of persistent diarrhoea that do not respond to over-the-counter (OTC)Â medications,
- experience symptoms of persistent abdominal pain,
- experience unexplained weight loss, and/or
you notice blood in your faeces (stools).
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