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What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2016

Question: My recent ct scan showed mesenteric shredding after three weeks of diverticulitis. My lower right abdominal pain is not getting any better. What should I do? I feel like I will never feel well again

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Did you take antibiotics (medication tried) for diverticulitis?

Please upload the complete report of CT scan.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 minutes later)

I have been on Levaquin/flagyl for 5 days
Avelox for 8 days
Admitted to hospital over Christmas for IV keflex and flagyl now taking orally for 14 days
I don't have the scan to upload to you
Can you please offer your opinion
When should I go to the er

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ER visit if you still have pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Diverticulitis pain usually is felt in the left lower quadrant.
You have got pain on the right side.
Diverticulitis is usually confirmed with CT scan.
That is the reason why I wanted to go through the CT scan report.

Diverticulitis usually responds to antibiotics unless there are any complications.

If the pain is not relieved and is affecting your routine, then I would suggest you to go to ER for a good clinical examination and to go through the already taken CT scan.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar