John Garvey is the Director of Ergonomics at a massive corporation in New England. After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a teen, he has developed a passion for ergonomics and proper chair support. John reviews office chairs in his blog, hoping to help others in similar situations.
Ulcerative Colitis - When To Call a Doctor. Call a doctor immediately if you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and you have: 1  Fever over 101Â°F (38.3Â°C) or shaking chills. 2  Lightheadedness, passing out, or rapid heart rate.  Stools that are almost always bloody.
These are the most common symptoms of colitis: 1  Unexplained fever or chills. 2  Painful diarrhea that is sometimes streaked with blood. 3  Abdominal pain leading to diarrhea.  Loss of 1  appetite. Tenesmus (the constant feeling of wanting a bowel movement)  Bloody 1  stools. Constipation. 2  Weight loss.  Anemia.