Morgan, a 39-year-old woman, presented to the clinic with complaints of recurrent upper abdominal pain and discomfort for the past six months. She describes the pain as “burning”. The pain worsens when she skips meals; when she drinks coffee, orange juice, or milk; and when eats spicy food. Neither symptom presence nor severity are worsened or improved by laying down or standing up. She reports temporary alleviation of symptoms after taking over the counter antacids. She experiences intermittent nausea. She reports no vomiting; changes in bowel habits; nor abdominal distension. She reports infrequent usage of NSAIDs. She does not smoke or drink alcohol. Her medical history revealed no known drug allergies or underlying diseases, and her vaccination record is complete. Upon clinical examination, her temperature was recorded at 98.2deg F. Complete Blood Count (CBC) within normal limits. 1. What disease or disorder do you suspect Morgan has? Provide justification for your diagnosis: 2. What other diseases or disorders can you presumptively rule out based on Morgan’s history? Why? 3. What do you think is the etiology of the disease or disorder that Morgan has? Why?: 4. What test(s) should be ordered to confirm the suspected diagnosis and to identify the etiology?: 5. Are there any treatment options for this disease or disorder? If so, provide example(s).
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