Response to referral letter

**Response to referral letter** **Referral reason** Many thanks for the referral of Mr. [insert age] [insert gender]. He was referred due to ongoing abdominal pain and suspected inflammatory bowel disease. He reports experiencing cramping abdominal pain, particularly after meals, along with intermittent diarrhoea and weight loss over the past six months. He is a 45-year-old male. **Past medical history** * Irritable bowel syndrome (2018) **Medications** * Loperamide 2mg as needed * Mebeverine 135mg three times daily **Allergies** No allergies **Investigations so far** * Full blood count (10/10/2024): Within normal limits. * C-reactive protein (10/10/2024): 12mg/L (elevated) * Stool sample (10/10/2024): Pending **Plan** 1. Schedule a colonoscopy and endoscopy to further investigate the cause of his symptoms. 2. Review stool sample results when available. 3. Discuss potential treatment options based on the findings of the investigations.