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Cramping going on for about 2 weeks and i had a complete hysterectomy about 30 some years ago. also had surgery for diverticulitis, next best step?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See yourr PCP: See your Primary Care provider is the next step. Your past history of Diverticulitis is significant since surgery does NOT CURE this condition! See your PCP who may refer you fr a colonoscopy! Hope this helps!

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Answered 9/28/2014

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