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Diversion colitis: can it cause severe rectal pain and pain with sitting due to inflammation of area and nerves?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It can: Diversion colitis, or symptoms in the remaining rectal stump, can be variable from none, to severe rectal pain, bleeding, fistula and infection. Diagnosis and treatment will benefit you. Hopefully you will become a candidate to get your bowel reconnected. Be well.

Answered 12/4/2013

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