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I've tenderness in lower left abdomen week ago and this pain spreaded to upper area under right ribs and lower right area, what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pain: Pain may be due to diverticulitis/diverticulosi try using a high fiber diet. Otherwise, see a gastroenterologist for help.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/7/2015

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