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too young?

I am a 31 y.o. female, 140 lbs. recently diagnosed with diverticulitis.I have had a barium enema. that showed multiple diverticula along the transverse colon but no apparent abscess noted.free fluid was found in my peritineum in small amounts that has resolved itself. I presented in the e.r. with intermittent cramping and pain in the right lower quadrant, n/v and low grade fever and chills. lab results were indicative of infection with a wbc of 20,000 and increased plateletes. I was treated at home with antibiotics and routine course for diverticulitis. Appendicitis was ruled out by the b.e. I had an x-ray , ct scan  and ob/gyn consult with out incident.
   This is the fourth infection in the past three years. I was actually preped to have appendix out at 8 wks. pregnant with a wbc of 25,000.I am just wondering if diverticulitis on right side and at my age with this many infections of it seems appropriate.If so my path looks a little bleak.. any idea on next step? thanks
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actually, these are just oppinions of other people like you looking for help and support. I had my gall bladder out at 27, and they said I was too young. I also started having incontinency of gas at 36, and That's definately too young! I've been hearing more lately about women developing diverticulitus during pregnancy. You might want to look up pregnacy complications.
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sorry everyone. I thought this was where you posted for medical advice
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