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I wake up each day with pain in my lower abdomen; feels like i have to #2 and am gassy. pressing on left side it hurts a bit. hernia repair in past?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Diverticulosis: You might be facing a mild diverticulitis. Make sure you avoid food with nuts and seeds. Avoid red meat. Eat more fruits and fibers and hydrate yourself well. Exercise daily even by a simple walking. Keep your bowels soft. If keep happening see your doctors for further testing

Answered 11/3/2015

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A member asked:

I wake up each day with pain in my lower abdomen; feels like i have to #2 and am gassy. pressing on left side it hurts a bit. hernia repair in past?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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