[Solved]: Chief Complaint: “abdominal pain” History of…

Chief Complaint: “abdominal pain” History of Present Illness: A 53-year-old woman presents with complaints of gnawing and constant 6/10 abdominal pain that started the day prior. She states she is afraid to eat anything for fear the pain will worsen. She reports an episode similar to this occurring 5 years ago after returning home from overseas travel. She recalls being told by a physician that she “probably had food poisoning”, being given an antibiotic, and feeling better 2-3 days later. She says this has not happened since. Her last meal was a breakfast of rye toast and yogurt with blackberries yesterday. She reports feeling feverish, sweaty and nauseated when the pain first started. She denies vomiting but does admit to a few bouts of dry heaves. She says the pain is “all over”. She admits to feeling bloated and having multiple bowel movements- last one prior to visit. Her stools have gone from soft to loose thin ribbons. She denies dysuria. She has not traveled recently and denies known sick contacts. Her last colonoscopy was 5 years ago and was unremarkable.