Dear Dr. Borigini:
Is joint pain a symptom commonly associated with ulcerative colitis? I've heard that rheumatoid arthritis and UC are related, but I have never really talked with my doctor about it. Recently I have had random joint pain, and I'm wondering if I should see my GI about it.
Significant arthritis may occur with either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. A review of the literature shows that anywhere from 7 to 20% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease develop...
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