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Sharp intermittent low left inside back pain then diarrhea onset 24 hours ago does divrrticulitis cause sharp stabbing left rectal pain diarrhea

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Everyone is: Different. The most common symptoms of an infection from acute diverticulitis is left lower abdominal pain that can be severe, inability to eat, significant constipation & sometimes loose diarrhea. Can have fever, nausea, vomiting. Rectal pain is not diverticulitis & may be hemorrhoid or fissure. Best to see a doctor.

Answered 10/10/2012

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It could: You should be evaluated by a doctor if you have severe pain. There are other things that can cause these symptoms, although diverticulitis could be the cause. Diverticulitis should be treated by a doctor.

Answered 2/21/2013

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