Which of the following would be most typical of a patient suffering from diverticulitis?

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Left lower quadrant pain is a common symptom of diverticulitis, as inflammation and infection in the diverticula typically occur in the sigmoid colon which is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. Dark, tarry stools (A) may be indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding but is not specific to diverticulitis. Diffuse abdominal pain (B) can occur with a variety of conditions and is not specific to diverticulitis. Inability to have a bowel movement (D) may occur with severe constipation or bowel obstruction, but is not specific to diverticulitis.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Typical of a Patient