Diverticulitis
A 68-year-old woman presents with left lower quadrant pain that worsens with defecation. She describes the pain as “crampy” and says she has had mild constipation for the past few years. The patient denies any recent weight change or urinary symptoms. Her temperature is 37.8°C (100.0°F), pulse rate is 102/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and […]