A 50-year-old male complains of frequently recurring abdominal pain,diarrhea,and bloody stools.A possible diagnosis would be:
A) Ulcerative colitis
B) Hiatal hernia
C) Pyloric obstruction
D) Achalasia

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Ulcerative colitis is manifested by fever,elevated pulse rate,frequent diarrhea (10 to 20 stools/day),urgency,obviously bloody stools,and continuous lesions present in the colon.
Hiatal hernia is most often asymptomatic and would not be manifested by abdominal pain.
Pyloric obstruction would be manifested by forceful or projectile vomiting.
Achalasia would be manifested by difficulty or uncomfortable swallowing.

A 50-Year-Old Male Complains of Frequently Recurring Abdominal Pain,diarrhea,and Bloody