Question

A 43-year-old woman presents with alternating diarrhoea and constipation, abdominal pain relieved by defecation and no alarm features (no weight loss, bleeding or anaemia). Basic blood tests, including CRP and coeliac serology, are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer

Ulcerative colitis

Answer

Coeliac disease

Answer

Colorectal carcinoma

Answer

Lactose intolerance

Practice question

A 43-year-old woman presents with alternating diarrhoea and constipation, abdominal pain relieved by defecation and no alarm features (no weight loss, bleeding or anaemia). Basic blood tests, including CRP and coeliac serology, are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?