A 32-year-old woman presents to her primary care provider complaining of diarrhea and bloating associated with eating bread products. She notes that her stools are bulky and float. She also reports increased flatulence. She denies any weight-loss or any blood or pus in the stool. What is the first test that should be ordered

The doctor should recommend Stool test to that patient.

Explanation:

Diarrhea is mainly caused by bacteria,virus,parasite etc which are mainly caused by intaking of contaminated food and water.

Diarrhea are of 2 types- Acute diarrhea and Chronic diarrhea.

Acute diarrhea lasts for one or two days but sometimes it may lasts longer.

Chronic diarrhea lasts for short time period.

The symptoms of diarrhea include-Cramps or pain in the abdomen,loss of bowel control,dehydration etc.

The treatments include-

i)Blood test

ii)Stool test

iii)Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy