26th April 2024

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of intermittent abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and noticeable weight loss.

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of intermittent abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and noticeable weight loss. She reports that her stools are often loose and bloody. She has not travelled recently and has no family history of gastrointestinal diseases. Her appetite has decreased, and she feels tired most of the time. On examination, she has mild abdominal distension and tenderness in the lower right quadrant. Her temperature is 37.1°C, and her pulse rate is 90 bpm.

Investigations:

Full blood count shows mild anaemia.

CRP is elevated.

Which is the most likely diagnosis?