Question

question 20 1 pts which of the following are classic features of ulcerative colitis? right lower quadrant pain, frequently accompanied by a palpable mass, fever, and leukocytosis. painful hematemesis, occasionally accompanied by melena. rapidly progressive dysphagia with ingestion of solid foods, anorexia, and weight loss out of proportion to the dysphagia. remissions and exacerbations of bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, fecal incontinence, abdominal pain and weight loss.

Explanation:

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory - bowel disease. It is characterized by remissions and exacerbations of bloody diarrhea, tenesmus (a feeling of incomplete defecation), fecal incontinence, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Right lower quadrant pain with a mass is more typical of appendicitis or Crohn's disease in some cases. Painful hematemesis and melena are related to upper - gastrointestinal bleeding. Rapidly progressive dysphagia is associated with esophageal disorders.

Answer:

Remissions and exacerbations of bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, fecal incontinence, abdominal pain and weight loss.