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A 32-year-old woman with a history of Crohn’s disease presents to the clinic with abdominal discomfort and bloody stools. She has been managing her condition with daily mesalamine 1 g. She has not undergone any previous surgeries.
Upon further questioning, she reports experiencing colicky abdominal pain and passing bloody stools 8-10 times a day for the past three days.
During the physical examination, her temperature is 37.8°C, pulse rate is 96 bpm, and blood pressure is 104/68 mmHg. The abdomen is tender to palpation but no masses or signs of peritonitis are present.
What is the most appropriate course of action for management?