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.
Other symptoms of colitis that may or may not be present include. 1  Blood in the bowel movement may be present depending on the underlying disease. 2  The constant urge to have a bowel movement (tenesmus). 3  The abdominal pain may come in waves, building to diarrhea, and then waning.  There may be constant pain.