Ongoing diarrhea that lasts more than a few weeks
Abdominal pain or cramping, often in the lower right abdomen
Blood in the stool
Urgent need to have a bowel movement
Feeling like you still need to go after a bowel movement
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Fever
Nausea or vomiting
Mouth sores
Painful swelling or drainage around the anus
Constipation in some cases
Symptoms that come and go in flares
Family history of Crohn’s disease or other inflammatory bowel disease
Blood tests showing inflammation or anemia
Stool tests showing inflammation or infection
Colonoscopy or imaging showing intestinal inflammation, ulcers, or narrowing
Evaluation by a gastroenterologist for confirmation