Symptoms: 

• Chronic diarrhea (often with blood) 

• Abdominal pain and fatigue 

• Weight loss and anaemia 

• Joint pain or skin rashes (extraintestinal symptoms) 

Diagnosis: 

• Colonoscopy with biopsy 

• Blood tests and fecal calprotectin 

• Imaging such as MRI Enterography or CT scan 

Treatment: 

• Anti-inflammatory medications (5-ASAs, steroids) 

• Immunomodulators or biologics for moderate to severe cases 

• Nutritional support and anaemia management 

• Regular monitoring for colon cancer risk in long-term cases