A 24-year-old man presents with bloating, crampy abdominal pain, and diarrhea following ice cream consumption after recent viral gastroenteritis. Vital signs show HR 88 bpm, BP 118/76 mmHg, RR 16, temperature 37.2°C, and SpO2 98% on room air. Stool pH is 5.2, and hydrogen breath test is positive. Colonoscopy reveals normal mucosa without inflammation or ulceration. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)Irritable bowel syndrome
  2. B)Pancreatic insufficiency
  3. C)Whipple disease
  4. D)Lactose intoleranceGABARITO
  5. E)Celiac disease

Explicação

Lactose intolerance results from lactase deficiency causing osmotic diarrhea and bacterial fermentation of undigested lactose with increased breath hydrogen and low stool pH. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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