Question: 8. JJ comes back to the clinic 6 months after the initial treatment you had chosen for him. He has had only a few intermittent episodes of diarrhea and abdominal pain; however, over the past week he has had an increase in the frequency of bowel movements to three to four times per day with intermittent blood. He has developed significant abdommal pain

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and has lost 5 pounds.

Based on JJ’s current symptoms, it is likely that his initial treatment was not successful and he may need to be re-evaluated and possibly receive a different treatment plan. It is important to determine the cause of JJ’s symptoms and rule out any underlying medical conditions that may be contributing to his symptoms. It is also important to assess his diet and lifestyle to determine if any changes need to be made to help manage his symptoms.