Question

A 22-year-old man presents with crampy abdominal pain and diarrhoea alternating with constipation for 6 months. There is no weight loss, rectal bleeding or nocturnal symptoms. Examination and basic blood tests are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer

Ulcerative colitis

Answer

Crohn's disease

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Coeliac disease

Answer

Colorectal cancer

Practice question

A 22-year-old man presents with crampy abdominal pain and diarrhoea alternating with constipation for 6 months. There is no weight loss, rectal bleeding or nocturnal symptoms. Examination and basic blood tests are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?