Question

A 7-year-old boy has poor weight gain and pale, bulky stools. His height is on the 3rd centile and dropping. He has a distended abdomen and irritability. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Coeliac disease

Answer

Lactose intolerance

Answer

Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer

Simple constipation

Answer

Cow’s milk protein allergy

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy has poor weight gain and pale, bulky stools. His height is on the 3rd centile and dropping. He has a distended abdomen and irritability. What is the most likely diagnosis?