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What can i do address pain with diverticulosis?

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Need Correct DX : Diverticulosis is the common disease where small pockets form on the colon. In and of itself, they cause no symptoms unless one ruptures, which causes diverticulitis; this requires rx with antibiotics+/-bowel rest+/-emergency surgery. Diverticuli may also cause bleeding, sometimes requiring blood transfusions or even emergency surgery. I hope this helps.

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Speak with your doc: It is likely another diagnosis. Diverticulosis should not be causing you any pain symptoms.

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See a doctor.: Diverticulosis shouldn't hurt. If there's an infection there, called diverticulITIS, then there could be pain but then you'd need an evaluation and antibiotics. See a doctor soon.

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Pain?: Shouldn't have pain with uncomplicated diverticulosis. Inflammation or scarring from repeated attacks may cause pain, cramping. If this is happening get seen by MD to ensure you are not missing something.

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