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History of diverticulitis abscess. now having pain etc again. isn't this problem usually dx'd by blood test and ct scan?
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Yes: Yes clinical examination , ct scan , elevated WBC count.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Recurrent: Diverticulitis. Did you have surgery before when you had the abscess? It sounds like a recurrent episode of diverticulitis. See your doctor or if the symptoms are severe, go to your local emergency department for evaluation.
Answered 11/27/2017
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