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Can Diverticulitis Cause Anemia?

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Posted on Sun, 28 Oct 2012
Question: Can diverticulitis cause anemia?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 hours later)
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I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterologist and I am pleased to answer your question.
Diverticulitis is a complication of diverticulosis and diverticulosis can cause bleeding per rectum. Blood loss due this can result in anemia.

I hope that answers your question.

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Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Can Diverticulitis Cause Anemia?

Hi,
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterologist and I am pleased to answer your question.
Diverticulitis is a complication of diverticulosis and diverticulosis can cause bleeding per rectum. Blood loss due this can result in anemia.

I hope that answers your question.

If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini