Ulcerative colitis begins in your digestive tract, but it can affect other body parts, too. Learn the symptoms you may feel and treatments that can help.

Jun 27, 2025 · Extraintestinal complications — those that exist outside the intestines — are common in people with ulcerative colitis.

Aug 21, 2023 · Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, some people with UC experience joint pain. Learn more.

Aug 19, 2025 · Ulcerative colitis may be associated with leg pain for a few different reasons. Your healthcare provider can help you figure out if your leg pain is related to joint inflammation, …

Jan 2, 2025 · This condition causes painful, swollen tendons and ligaments, especially in the feet and legs, revealing another way Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis and foot pain are connected. A …

Mar 12, 2021 · Ulcerative colitis complications include colon rupture, colon cancer, dehydration, bone loss and systemic inflammation.

Apr 16, 2025 · Ulcerative colitis and joint pain often go hand in hand. Ulcerative colitis doesn’t just stop at the gut—it can cause painful joint issues too. This happens when the same …

Nov 24, 2024 · Although UC mainly affects the digestive tract, it can cause symptoms in other parts of the body. Joint pain is the most common non-digestive issue for people with UC. …