Rectal Bleeding

• A secondary symptom of ulcerative colitis is rectal bleeding. Inflammation in the lower quadrant of the colon can result in irritation and cause the skin to chaff especially during and after a bowel movement.
  
  

Acne

• Acne can be a secondary symptom of ulcerative colitis due to lowered immune function.
  
  

Weight Loss

• Weight loss often occurs in individuals who suffer from ulcerative colitis because the inflamed colon is unable to properly absorb nutrients from food.
  
  

Dehydration

• Frequent diarrhea drains fluid from the intestinal tract and causes dehydration as a secondary symptom.
  
  

Fever

• The inflammation in the colon can cause the body as a whole to experience fever, which can result in night sweats.