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L sided abd pain between end of ribs and hip x's 2 days. no nausea, vomiting, fever, or change in bowel patterns, tender on palp. diverticulitis?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

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Unlikely: Without fevers, or chills, i think it is unlikely this is due to diverticulitis. Other sources could be a kidney stone or a rare type of a hernia. Other likely causes would be just routine muscle strain.

Answered 3/18/2013

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Dr. Alexander Barkan answered

Diverticulitis ?: Maybe, should see your doctor for a physical exam and possible radiology studies.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 3/18/2013

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A member asked:

L sided abd pain between end of ribs and hip x's 2 days. no nausea, vomiting, fever, or change in bowel patterns, tender on palp. diverticulitis?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Dr. Alexander Barkan answered

Dr Alves agreed

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