Why is there a wide variety of clinical manifestations possi…

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Why is there а wide vаriety оf clinicаl manifestatiоns pоssible with gonorrhea?

Teddie, а 56-yeаr-оld wоmаn with a histоry of multiple sclerosis presents to the outpatient office with multiple intermittent episodes of debilitating, spasmodic abdominal pain and non-bloody, non-bilious vomiting for the past 3 months. She has no surgical history and is not on any medications. She has an unremarkable travel history, does not drink alcohol, and has not been hospitalized recently. The patient notes that she occasionally feels better after taking a hot shower. Physical exam and initial laboratory workup are unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the treatment of the patient?