Which of the following symptoms would help a health care provider distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
A) Abdominal pain
B) Pattern of remission and exacerbation
C) Diarrhea
D) Malabsorption and steatorrhea

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Malabsorption and steatorrhea are more characteristic of Crohn's disease due to its potential to affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract and cause malabsorption issues, whereas ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon.

Which of the Following Symptoms Would Help a Health Care