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I have pencil thin stools pain on my left side confirmed diverticulosis but i'm told everything is ok. what are my options. gi dr won't see me. ?

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Ask PCP for help?: Perhaps your PCP, who knows you best, may feel imaging at this point may be reassuring to you, and may arrange same.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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