Painful Abdominal Cramps
Somebody with ulcerative colitis will usually experience pain and cramps in the abdomen. According to the Crohn’s & Colitis UK, these pains are usually caused by ulcers on the colon’s lining. These abdominal cramps can be very serious (at least eight on a pain scale of one to 10), and often occur after meals and before passing a stool. As if this is not hard enough, bloating may make it worse.
The discomfort is likely to be off-and-on or continuous. Many people limit how much they consume to reduce pain and bloating. During a flare, the pain may get worse. Some patients, however, do feel pain during remission.