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I have severe pain in my lower left abdomen &lower left back. i think its the same pain. seems worseafter bowel movement & back pain worse at night?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : You may have diverticulitis , which is inflammation to weak areas of your colon. It causes pain , sometimes bleeding. And severe cases it may rupture and cause serious infection. I recommend you be seen and have treatment for this.

Answered 6/11/2018

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A member asked:

I have severe pain in my lower left abdomen &lower left back. i think its the same pain. seems worseafter bowel movement & back pain worse at night?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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