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A member asked:

Does pain under ribs from diverticulitis mean it is spreading to intestine?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Not likely. A perforated diverticulitis can cause peritonitis, but this would be more diffuse.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 3/5/2019

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My mother have ileo jujeno and duodeno diverticulitis alongwith often bleeding in small intestine. Is there any treatment available without surgery?

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Hi. I have a pinching pain in my upper left side of abdomen. It seems to be coming from just under the ribs. I have diverticulitis and IBS.IBS?

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