Question

A 33-year-old woman complains of chronic abdominal pain relieved by defecation, with occasional diarrhoea and constipation. Physical examination is normal. Which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer

Inflammatory bowel disease

Answer

Coeliac disease

Answer

Diverticular disease

Answer

Colorectal cancer

Practice question

A 33-year-old woman complains of chronic abdominal pain relieved by defecation, with occasional diarrhoea and constipation. Physical examination is normal. Which diagnosis is most likely?