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A member asked:

Stomach hurts left side especially if i lean back. was constipated. now i am having bm. stomach still hurts.could it be the diverticulitis flare?

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Maybe: It could be. The only way to know for sure if pain inthat area is diverticulitis (which is inflammation) is to get a CT scan. See your doctor for an exam and s/he will help you try to decide if you need the CT scan.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 3/31/2016

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