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How Can Diverticulitis And Lower Backache Be Treated?
I have Diverticulitis and been on medication for a month and now I m having lots of lower back pain on my right side where your kidneys are and i also had bright red blood when I had a Bowl movement not a lot off blood but can;t get the pain to stop in my lower back
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Yes inflamed diverticulum can press on the netvessuplying back muscles &cause pain in back. So methodical treatment of diverticulitis would relieve back pain too. Please consult a gastroenterologist.
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Yes inflamed diverticulum can press on the netvessuplying back muscles &cause pain in back. So methodical treatment of diverticulitis would relieve back pain too. Please consult a gastroenterologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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