Bowel movements (no. per day) Mild Moderate Severe
Fewer than 4 6-Apr 6 or more plus at least one of the
features of systemic upset (markedwith * below)
Blood in stools No more than small
amounts of blood
Between mild and
severe
Visible blood
Temperature>37.8°C No No yes
Pulse >90 bpm No No yes
Hb< 10g % No No yes
       
ESR (mm/hour) 30 or below 30 or below above 30
Table 2: Biochemical profile.