Question 1

doctors i had an ultrasound done scan showed gas in bowels. why are my lower bowels filled with soo much air/gas. i have a hard time eating alot. hiatal hernia present/diverticular diverticulosis present. mild inflammation in stomach present?

Accepted Answer

: This doesn't sound abnormal. Everyone has gas in their intestines, which mostly comes from swallowing air along with fluid and drink. This probably means nothing, but discuss with your doctor if you remain concerned.

Question 2

will an ultrasound show diverticulitis or crohn's? had colonoscopy about a year ago and it results were clean. having mid-llq  pain & dr ordered u/s.

Accepted Answer

No diagnostic test: is ever 100%.  There are always false negatives and positives.  In your case, your doctor was probably looking for kidney stones or infection or a problem with your ovary, not something in the colon.  US has better sensitivity in kidney and ovarian problems than in colon problems.

Question 3

can diverticulitis be confirmed by ultrasound or mri?

Accepted Answer

May be: Colonoscopy or at least sigmoidoscopy would be a better option.

Question 4

dr. says he thinks i have ibs or diverticulitis. i was hoping for some kinda xray or ultrasound. still have some dull pain. shud i get 2nd opinion?

Accepted Answer

Probably, since...: ...there is a huge difference between IBS (a functional process) and diverticulitis (an inflammatory one). The differential diagnosis requires clarification so appropriate treatment can begin for either of these entities, or maybe an entirely unrelated third condition. If uncertain your present practitioner can assist further, seek help elsewhere.

Question 5

diagnosed with diverticulitis 2 yr ago now having extreme testicular pain & lower left abdomen ultrasound clear concerned no further dr recommendation?

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Ct scan?: While the radiation exposure is a potential issue, you may need a ct scan to see what's going on. Before that however, you may want to get a consultation with a colorectal surgeon. That doesn't mean you need an operation, but you may get more detailed info that might help. Could also be a hernia, which can usually be found on exam. Hope this helps!

Question 6

i had an ultrasound done of my groins and it showed multiple swollen lymph nodes in both sides. i also have soreness in those areas the largest lymph node was 1.3 is this potentially cancerous? i had diverticulitis 4 mth ago and they were normal?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Cancer of lymph glands or of pelvic organs cannot be excluded. You should discuss with your doctor if lymph node biopsy is warranted for examination by a pathologist to ascertain the nature of enlargement of nodes.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

gas, bloating, bad stomach pains that radiate to back, bright red blood in stool sometimes normal ultrasound. what can it be? gastitis? diverticulitis

Accepted Answer

Unlikely gastritis: Bright red blood is usually associated with disease of the left colon such as diverticulitis or hemorrhoids, but the latter is not typically associated with gas bloating. See your internist for an evaluation.

Question 8

what are the tests for diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis: Because diverticula by themselves usually do not cause problems, most people learn they have diverticulosis during routine screening examinations for colorectal cancer or during tests that check for other intestinal problems. Diverticulitis, on the other hand, is usually diagnosed during an acute attack.

Question 9

is diverticulosis curable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: "diverticulosis" is a condition where the colon has small outpouchings (diverticuli) of the colon lining that can get plugged up and infected causing symptoms."diverticulitits" is an inflamation of these divertiuli of the colon.  There are   antibiotics can cure the infection but not the diverticuli.    Surgery to remove the section of colon that has the "diverticuli" will often cure the disease.

Question 10

is there a surgery for diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: The condition of diverticulosis is a highly common finding of small out-pouches in the wall of the colon, most commonly the sigmoid colon. But diverticulosis can affect the entire colon. Surgery is not performed unless there are complications such as repeated infections of diverticulitis, colon stricturing or narrowing, serious bleeding.

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Doctors i had an ultrasound done scan showed gas in bowels. why are my lower bowels filled with soo much air/gas. i have a hard time eating alot. hiatal hernia present/diverticular diverticulosis present. mild inflammation in stomach present?

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Will an ultrasound show diverticulitis or crohn's? had colonoscopy about a year ago and it results were clean. having mid-llq pain & dr ordered u/s.

A member asked:

Can diverticulitis be confirmed by ultrasound or mri?

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Dr. says he thinks i have ibs or diverticulitis. i was hoping for some kinda xray or ultrasound. still have some dull pain. shud i get 2nd opinion?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with diverticulitis 2 yr ago now having extreme testicular pain & lower left abdomen ultrasound clear concerned no further dr recommendation?

A member asked:

I had an ultrasound done of my groins and it showed multiple swollen lymph nodes in both sides. i also have soreness in those areas the largest lymph node was 1.3 is this potentially cancerous? i had diverticulitis 4 mth ago and they were normal?

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Gas, bloating, bad stomach pains that radiate to back, bright red blood in stool sometimes normal ultrasound. what can it be? gastitis? diverticulitis

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What are the tests for diverticulosis?

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Is diverticulosis curable?

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Is there a surgery for diverticulosis?

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