Question 4 of 8 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B
A patient visits her doctor because she has been getting sick frequently, is often drowsy, and has stomach pain. The patient is an elderly woman who does not drink alcohol, but she does smoke and she takes various medications as prescribed. The doctor discovers that her stomach is bleeding and also notices liver and kidney problems. What is the most likely factor in the patient’s life that is leading to her symptoms?