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Lower left abdominal pain w/frequent urination. went to urgent care, lab&urine came back neg; recommend a sonogram they think diverticulitis;48yo fem ?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Maybe CT: Diverticulitis is a reasonable possibility, so might be an ovarian issue. A sonogram is not usually helpful to diagnose diverticulitis though. A CT can give better info about that and can also evaluate the pelvic organs. Sometimes a colonoscopy is needed also.

Answered 3/14/2017

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