My stool is very thin. i suffer from diverticulitis. can that cause thin stool or is it something else possibly?

Stool Habits : Does this represent a change in your stool caliber? It sounds like it does. The most common causes of a change in the caliber of the stool is a partial obstruction in the colon or smooth muscle spasm, the latter often accompanying bowel inflammatory or hypermotility disorders. Diverticulitis can be one such cause, but, to be sure, it would be best to consult your gastroenterologist.

Change in bowels: The caliber of your stool changing from one size to a smaller size, described as thin is something to report to your doc. Associated with prior episode of diverticulitis, your doc will likely order a colonoscopy, or contrast enema, or ct with rectal contrast to further assess for a corresponding stenosis/scarring in your colon. Could be related to diverticulitis. Can be evaluated as outpatient.

Need to be evaluated: You should be evaluated by your primary doctor these symptoms are very non specific and may be related to a GI issue or even a stricture or other causes of GI tract narrowing.

SEE A DOCTOR: See a doctor immediately. Yes - chronic diverticulitis can cause a stricture of the sigmoid colon that can cause narrowing of stool. I did an operation for exactly this two nights ago. This can lead to a bowel obstruction. Get this treated immediately. Also - cancer can cause thin stools. This needs to be evaluated immediately.