DETAILED ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF A 25
YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH ACUTE LOOSE STOOLS IN AN
OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH LABORATORY CAPABILITIES
,PATIENT INFORMATION (I-HUMAN CASE WEEK 7)
Name: (Patient Identifier Hidden)
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
Height: 5′4″ (163 cm)
Weight: 128 lbs (58.2 kg)
BMI: 22 kg/m² (normal)
Encounter Type: Outpatient clinic
Setting: Clinic with laboratory and diagnostic capabilities
Reason for Visit: Frequent loose stools
The patient presents with a recent onset of frequent, watery stools, abdominal cramping, and mild
fatigue affecting daily functioning. This case explores evaluation, differential diagnosis, workup, plan,
education, and follow-up.
, CHIEF COMPLAINT
“Loose stools that started a few days ago and haven’t stopped.”