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Diagnosed with diverticulitis on sept15th 2017 went on 10 days of antibiotics metronidazole & ciprofloxacin 500mg finished the 10 days was feeling great no pain for 2 week & was following proper diet but went off course for 1 day now pain back why?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Recurrence?: In this context, the first thought might be a recurrence if the diverticulitis. Or a complication like an abscess? Or another inflammatory or infectious bowel disease? Regardless, you need an examination and a CT scan.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with diverticulitis on sept15th 2017 went on 10 days of antibiotics metronidazole & ciprofloxacin 500mg finished the 10 days was feeling great no pain for 2 week & was following proper diet but went off course for 1 day now pain back why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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