Table 1 Scoring criteria for disease activity index (DAI).
Score | Body weight loss | Stool consistency | Rectal bleeding |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | None | Normal | Negative hemoccult |
1 | 1–5% | Soft but still formed | Negative hemoccult |
2 | 6–10% | Soft | Positive hemoccult |
3 | 11–18% | Very soft (wet) | Visible blood traces in stool |
4 | > 18% | Watery diarrhea | Gross rectal bleeding |
