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A member asked:

I had a sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis 3 months ago. complications caused me to lose my spleen & ovaries. still having pain. ct normal. what now?

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See your surgeon: I would need much more clinical information on the pain, where it is located, pain quality, pain frequency, what causes the pain, etc. Was the surgery performed to relieve pain? A normal CT scan is good, but does not help the pain. Many things can cause pain. See your surgeon for an evaluation.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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