Signs and symptoms of which of the following diseases include loose, semi-formed stool; melena if the ulcers break through blood vessels; pain or tenderness in the right lower quadrant; anorexia; weight loss; anemia; and fatigue?
A) Ulcerative colitis
B) Crohn's disease
C) Appendicitis
D) Irritable bowel syndrome

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Signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease include loose, semi-formed stool; melena if the ulcers break through blood vessels; pain or tenderness in the right lower quadrant; anorexia; weight loss; anemia; and fatigue. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation that usually starts in the rectum and moves proximally through the colon, affecting the lining of the colon in a continuous pattern. Classic signs of appendicitis include right lower quadrant pain; nausea and vomiting; tenderness at McBurney's point, which is located between the umbilicus and the right anterior superior iliac spine; low-grade fever; and leukocytosis. The diagnosis of IBS is made if the patient complains of recurrent abdominal discomfort of at least 3 months; abdominal pain that is relieved by defecation; feeling bloated; a change in bowel habits with constipation, diarrhea, and mucous discharge; and increased flatulence.

Signs and Symptoms of Which of the Following Diseases Include