Question

A 32-year-old woman presents with complaints of diarrhea, fecal urgency, and weight loss. Sigmoidoscopy reveals granulomatous lesions that are discontinuous and there is not blood detected. These findings are consistent with which diagnosis?

Answer 1

Crohn disease

Step-by-step explanation:

Crohn disease, also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), is a disease affecting the end part of the digestive tract, specifically the intestine. This can lead to extremely painful abdominal cramps, severe diarrhea, weight loss, and even malnutrition.

Unfortunately, this disease is chronic (meaning it can last for years, as long as a lifetime) and cannot be cured. With suitable medication however, it can be treated and managed.