Your patient is a 19-year-old male complaining of a two-day history of abdominal pain described as diffuse and colicky, located around his umbilical area. He also states a loss of appetite and a low-grade fever over the same period. Palpation of his abdomen reveals tenderness and guarding to the periumbilical area. Of the following, which is the most likely cause of his clinical condition?
A) Bowel obstruction
B) Appendicitis
C) Peptic ulcer disease
D) Cholecystitis
Answer: B) Appendicitis
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