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What Causes Intermittent Lower Abdominal Pain?

I have a 30 yr old male who is having intermittent lower abd pain. Sharp pain, tender to the touch. Sometimes nauseated. Doesn t eat like he use to. Stops cuz he feels sick. No vomiting tho. Has a history of diagnosed diverticulitis he says. Having trouble making him go seek help.
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Hello,

Taking into account his personal history of diverticulitis, this intermittent lower and pain is because of any acute re-activation of the diverticulitis inflammation.

I think this patient should see a gastroenterologist as soon as possible, and run a few diagnostic tests:

- complete blood count
- urine analysis
- abdominal ultrasound
- colonoscopy

After getting the results and analyze them, can discuss the right treatment strategy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Intermittent Lower Abdominal Pain?

Hello, Taking into account his personal history of diverticulitis, this intermittent lower and pain is because of any acute re-activation of the diverticulitis inflammation. I think this patient should see a gastroenterologist as soon as possible, and run a few diagnostic tests: - complete blood count - urine analysis - abdominal ultrasound - colonoscopy After getting the results and analyze them, can discuss the right treatment strategy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician