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CT: You have been evaluated in the emergency department today for abdominal pain. Your CT revealed that you have diverticulitis. Please read the attached text more information. You were prescribed antibiotics Return to the ER if your pain does not resolve within 8-12 hours or worsens. Please follow up with your primary care physician within one to two days. If you do not have a primary doctor, you can call your insurance company to find one. If you do not have insurance, you can look for one on this of local clinics or go to the finance/registration department for more assistance. Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, persistent fevers greater than 100.4, recurrent vomiting, blood in vomit, blood in stool, dark tarry stool, chest pain, difficulty breathing, or any other concerning symptoms. No CT, hx of: Based on your history and exam, you were treated for diverticulitis. A decision was made not to do a CT scan at this time, as you were not having fevers, chills, worsening pain, or any other concerning symptoms today. Please take the prescribed antibiotics as directed and follow-up with your primary care doctor in 1-2 days. Return to the emergency department if you have fevers, chills, are not able to eat, worsening abdominal pain, or any other concerning signs or symptoms.



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