Lower Abdominal Pain FAQs
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8. Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a condition where little pouches, called diverticula, form in the colon. These marble-sized pouches form in weak spots along the colon and when they become inflamed, can cause serious discomfort.
While it's likely that the diverticula might remain in the colon forever, mild cases don't need antibiotics or treatment, only a special liquid diet. More severe cases may require surgery or extensive treatment programs. Symptoms include a sharp pain in the lower left abdomen.6‘Diverticulitis Diagnosis and Treatment Mayo Clinic.’ Mayo Clinic. 7 May 2020: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diverticulitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371764#.
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