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Can a ct scan shows diverticulitis if im already feeling better, been on antibiotic for 10 days and have a scan schedule in two more days, would it show what was the problem?? thank you?

Q: can a ct scan shows diverticulitis if im already feeling better, been on antibiotic for 10 days and have a scan schedule in two more days, would it show what was the problem?? thank you?

: It might. The diverticuli do not go away at your age. And there may be other causes of your symptoms. Trust you Drs.

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It might. The diverticuli do not go away at your age. And there may be other causes of your symptoms. Trust you Drs.

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Answered 10/22/2021

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A member asked:

Can a ct scan shows diverticulitis if im already feeling better, been on antibiotic for 10 days and have a scan schedule in two more days, would it show what was the problem?? thank you?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Kaplan agreed

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