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A previously healthy 23 year old presented with a week’s history of bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain with cramps and fever. Exam: tenderness in lower abdomen. What is the most appropriate dx?

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A previously healthy 23 year old presented with a week’s history of bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain with cramps and fever. Exam: tenderness in lower abdomen. What is the most appropriate dx?


  1. Celiac disease
  2. Celiac disease
  3. UC
  4. Laxative abuse
  5. Gastroenteritis

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The key is E. Gastroenteritis. [A short history (one week) of bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain with cramps, fever and tenderness in lower abdomen is indicative of gastroenteritis].

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