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My husband, who is 77 years old, has been experiencing severe stomach and lower abdomen pain for several weeks. He has been vomiting dark-colored substances and feels better after vomiting but still gets episodes of severe pain. The doctor suspects diverticulitis and prescribed antibiotics, but the symptoms haven't improved. What can be done to help with the pain, and how long do these episodes typically last?

December 16th, 2024

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