Ulcerative Colitis
Symptoms:
Diarrhea with blood, abdominal pain, urgency to defecate, weight loss.
Causes:
Autoimmune reaction, genetic factors, environmental triggers.
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Symptoms:
Pain, itching, swelling around the anus, bleeding during bowel movements.
Causes:
Straining during bowel movements, chronic constipation, sitting for long periods, pregnancy.