Patient Comments: Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis) - Causes
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After passing a kidney stone (right side), I was not getting better. I had three trips to the ER, two CT scans, and two ultrasounds. I had gallbladder surgery because I had stones. Now they say I have diverticulitis. I have right-sided flank pain extending to my right lower abdomen, lots of bloating, and gas. I'm on antibiotics now and waiting. I'm not angry – but these symptoms can mimic anything. Maybe it's appendicitis or Meckel's diverticulum. I'm just waiting and watching.