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Can diverticula of the sigmoid colon cause pain when menstrual when pooping and can it cause painful spasms in the rectum?

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Dr. Errol Ozdalga answered

Diverticulosis: Diverticulosis does not involve the rectum or cause spasms. Diverticulosis is also uncommon in someone your age. Whoever has this should eat more fiber.

Answered 9/26/2013

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A member asked:

Can diverticula of the sigmoid colon cause pain when menstrual when pooping and can it cause painful spasms in the rectum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Errol Ozdalga answered

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