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What are some of the tests for diverticulitis?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The tests for Diverticulitis include:: Complete blood count, Xray of chest, CT of abdomen, Xray of abdomen, Barium enema, Ultrasound of abdomen, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Angiogram.

Answered 12/16/2020

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