31st July 2023

A 67-year-old woman attends an urgent treatment centre complaining of sudden onset sharp LIF pain

A 67-year-old woman attends an urgent treatment centre complaining of sudden onset sharp LIF pain associated with multiple episodes of loose stools. She thinks there might be some blood mixed with the stools. She has a history of long-standing constipation. On examination, bowel sounds are present, and there is tenderness localised to the LIF. PR examination shows blood staining on the finger. She is tachycardic at 108 bpm, and febrile.

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