Question 1

i had an attack of divirticulitis on june 12th..i was on 2 antibiotics for 7 days. i was feeling better until about 5 days ago. i have on and off mild?

Accepted Answer

Pain: If you are having symptoms that are similar to your diverticulitis then you should get rechecked.

Question 2

how can i relieve stomach spasms and bloating.  i was recently given antibiotics for divirticulitis but  the symptoms are getting annoying.

Accepted Answer

Bloating : It really depends what Is causing your symptoms... Could be a variety of reasons for this such as IBS or GERD (acid reflux ) etc ... Also using antibiotics can cause Mal-digestion &amp; bloating ... You can treat it symptomatically... Semithicone can work for bloating or you can use PPI such as Prilosec OTC to see if there's any improvements .. Next step is seeing your PCP of course !

Question 3

i am in the middle of a divirticulitis flare. on cipro and flagyl. fever chills and pain last week. only pain now. can i exercise?

Accepted Answer

As tolerated: You may exercise as tolerated.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

can diverticulitas be felt on the right side?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Yes it can. If you have abdominal pain you should see your primary care doctor. It can be diverticulitis, but it could also be appendicitis, kidney stone, gallbladder problem, or just spasm.  An examination is necessary.

Question 5

what is diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation inside: Diverticulitis is to denote the inflammation usually by infection inside a small pouching-out pocket from the wall of colon usually in the descending and sigmoid colon. 

It may cause severe local pain and systemic symptoms such as fever. Occasionally, it may rupture and slowly extend to the urinary bladder, called enterovesical fistula. 

Talk and work with doctor for detail...

Question 6

diet for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Early vs. Late: Acute diverticulitis is associated with swelling of the colon that may create a temporary partial blockage of the colon. Therefore, we often advocate no food or just liquids during the initial phase of treatment. When food is resumed, it is common to recommend a low-residue diet early on.  After the inflammation resolves, we often recommend high-fiber diets, which may reduce the risk of recurrence.

Question 7

is diverticulitis serious?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Diverticulitis occurs when a small pocket on the wall of the colon ruptures.  If the hole seals quickly, one may be treated as an out-patient with oral antibiotics.  Often, the inflammation is more severe, requiring IV antibiotics in the hospital.  Rarely the hole doesn't seal, requiring emergency surgery to remove the ruptured segment of colon.

Question 8

can you cure diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Diverticulitis is an infection that occurs in/around a diverticulum (a weakness or blowout of the wall of the colon), usually treated with antibiotics. This may solve the infection, but it can happen again, as the diverticulum is still there, along with others as well, as they are usually multiple. Preventive measures may help diminish more attacks, but surgery may be necessary to 'cure' !

Question 9

how common is diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Diverticulosis is present in 60% of the population above the age of 60.  Diverticulitis is present in a very low percentage of patients. The treatment depends on the severity of the attack

Question 10

what is diverticulitis vs osis?

Accepted Answer

Bad/Not-So-Bad: Diverticulosis is the condition where little pockets form on the colon at natural weak points.  This is very common in the western world, presumably secondary to our diet, and increases with age.  Diverticulitis is the condition where one of these pockets ruptures, leading to the release of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity, causing (sometimes severe) inflammation and pain.

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I had an attack of divirticulitis on june 12th..i was on 2 antibiotics for 7 days. i was feeling better until about 5 days ago. i have on and off mild?

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How can i relieve stomach spasms and bloating. i was recently given antibiotics for divirticulitis but the symptoms are getting annoying.

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I am in the middle of a divirticulitis flare. on cipro and flagyl. fever chills and pain last week. only pain now. can i exercise?

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Can diverticulitas be felt on the right side?

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What is diverticulitis?

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