A member asked:

I woke up early hours in excruciating pain in lower left abdomen, what could be wrong?

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Dr. Johnny Green answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Diverticulitis?: Severe pain low on the left that lasts several hours might be diverticulitis: infection in a little pocket in the lower colon. It can usually be treated with antibiotics but severe cases might need surgery. See a doctor soon!

Answered 7/8/2017

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