A 25-yeаr-оld mаle presents with аn 18-mоnth histоry of chronic abdominal pain. The patient has seen several providers and has been diagnosed as having 'nervous stomach', irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. Associated with this abdominal pain for the last 3 months have been non-bloody diarrhea, anorexia, and a weight loss of 20 lbs. On exam, the patient has diffuse abdominal tenderness. He looks thin and unwell. He has a tender, erythematous area in the right perirectal area suggestive of a rectal abscess. Which of the following drugs is/are appropriate initial therapy in the acute phase of the condition described in this case? 1. corticosteroids such as budesonide 2. antibiotics such as metronidazole 3. probiotics 4. 5-ASA such as Pentasa or Asacol
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