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Should I See A Specialist Doctor For Recurring Diverticulitis?

i usually just see a family doctor. I have had repeated bouts of diverticuilits which has ended me up in the ER. My doctor just keeps giving me antibiotics. Is there a specialist I should see? or something else that can be done? I'm tired of being in pain and afraid of perforation
Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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Hi...see a specialist and get a colonoscopy done to get the real picture of the situation and better management..

Dr. Ashish Verma
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Should I See A Specialist Doctor For Recurring Diverticulitis?

Hi...see a specialist and get a colonoscopy done to get the real picture of the situation and better management.. Dr. Ashish Verma