Question

M.P. went to the doctor complaining of chronic constipation and pain on the lower left abdomen. The doctor decided to examine the stool for blood and perform a colonoscopy. The stool guaiac test results showed there was no blood in M.P. s stool but the colonoscopy report indicated there were small pouches along the descending colon and rectum. M.P. was sent back to the doctor for a follow-up appointment. What condition or disease do you think M.P. is suffering from?

Answer 1

Answer: Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis

Explanation:

The divererticulis is the inflammation or infection of pouches that forms in the intestines.

They can be infected and can cause pain the lower abdomen. It can be severe and the infection can perforate.

The condition of disease is detected by the chronic constipation for a longer period of time. This disease is detected by the colonoscopy.