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Still get severe oain from burst diverticulitis septicemua 6 years agi yesterday whats the difference on s pin hole perforation and burst diverticulitis is it safe to do a virtual colonoscopy under these conditions?

Q: still get severe oain from burst diverticulitis septicemua 6 years agi yesterday whats the difference on s pin hole perforation and burst diverticulitis is it safe to do a virtual colonoscopy under these conditions?

: The best person to advise on that will be your treating doc- a GI surgeon- for he or she knows your clinical situation best.

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The best person to advise on that will be your treating doc- a GI surgeon- for he or she knows your clinical situation best.

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Answered 5/31/2023

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It is not normal to have persistent pain after a bout of diverticulitis. If you continue to have persistent pain, you should see your gastroenterologist to sort out why you are not getting better. Good luck.

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A member asked:

Still get severe oain from burst diverticulitis septicemua 6 years agi yesterday whats the difference on s pin hole perforation and burst diverticulitis is it safe to do a virtual colonoscopy under these conditions?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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