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I have diberticulosis. i keep getting uti with pis and fecal found in culture . i'm having lower back pain and lower pain on left side of stomach. should i seek er treatment. been constipated passing larger than golf ball sized hard stool.

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Dr. Arif Khan answered

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Yes: if not ER, i would seek a gastroenterologist's opinion. they may obtain a CT abdomen and pelvis for you in the ER. hope you feel better

Answered 11/14/2015

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A member asked:

I have diberticulosis. i keep getting uti with pis and fecal found in culture . i'm having lower back pain and lower pain on left side of stomach. should i seek er treatment. been constipated passing larger than golf ball sized hard stool.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arif Khan answered

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