Gastrointestinal Disorders

A 57-year-old Wall Street broker has been suffering from intermittent constipation and diarrhea for several months. He complains of abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness. He has been taking Metamucil to add fiber to his diet and to have regular bowel movements, without consulting a doctor as he is too busy. After noticing that his feces are black in color for the last several days, he goes to see a doctor.
•           What additional tests will the doctor order?
•           List two possible clinical diagnoses. Explain your answer.
•           What are some possible treatments for each of the diagnoses?
•           Do you think the patient requires surgical intervention or can his discomfort be managed medically?
Explain your response. Submit a two- to three-page Word document with your diagnoses.
Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsExplained which additional tests the doctor will order. Suggested possible clinical diagnoses and explained your answer. Suggested possible treatments.Determined whether patient requires surgical intervention immediately or can be managed medically.Applied APA standards for writing style and used the appropriate page length in your response.