Original Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2014; 20(32): 11297-11304
Published online Aug 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i32.11297
Table 1 Ulcerative colitis disease activity index
Rate of body mass lossFecal viscosityRectal bleedingRating
NoneNormalNone0
1%-5%Low to mediumConcealed hemorrhage1
5%-10%MediumConcealed hemorrhage2
10%-15%Slightly lowRevealed hemorrhage3
> 15%LowRevealed hemorrhage4