Case 25-2012.

The article describes the case of a 15-year-old boy who was admitted to the hospital because of recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea. The boy also developed episodes of midline low back pain, which were worse in the morning and improved with activity and flexion. Details of the results of his examinations are discussed. He was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia, thalassemia minor, obesity, borderline hypertension, mild asthma, and eczema. Irritable bowel syndrome was also considered.