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Can diverticulitis pain be mostly on the right side of your abdomen with no constipation?

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Yes: It is true that diverticulitis is most often on the left side of the abdomen. However right sided diverticulitis does occur and is not a result of constipation.

Answered 12/7/2018

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A member asked:

Can diverticulitis pain be mostly on the right side of your abdomen with no constipation?

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

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