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How To Detect Diverticulosis Or Colitis?
Question: How can you tell if you have diverticulosis or colitis?
Brief Answer:
Colonsocopy can help to diagnose them
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
Diverticulosis if uncomplicated most often remain without any symptoms. It is more common in elderly individuals. It can be diagnosed barium xrays, coloncoscopy and CT scan. Complications include inflammtion, perforation and bleeding.
Colitis present with abdominal pain, loose stools with sometimes blood and mucus in it. Stool test and colonoscopy can be done for diagnosing colitis.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Colonsocopy can help to diagnose them
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
Diverticulosis if uncomplicated most often remain without any symptoms. It is more common in elderly individuals. It can be diagnosed barium xrays, coloncoscopy and CT scan. Complications include inflammtion, perforation and bleeding.
Colitis present with abdominal pain, loose stools with sometimes blood and mucus in it. Stool test and colonoscopy can be done for diagnosing colitis.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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