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Question: I have diverticulosis and have also been diagnosed with IBS I do not feel the spasms in the front I feel them in my back is this normal for IBS and what can I do about it
Brief Answer:
Please provide further information
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I have worked through your question.
Before guiding you further I would like to know the following.
Since how long you had these symptoms?
Are you currently taking any medications for the same?
Back spasms in your case require require an maging modality like Ultrasound Abdomen and Pelvis.
Thank you.
Please provide further information
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I have worked through your question.
Before guiding you further I would like to know the following.
Since how long you had these symptoms?
Are you currently taking any medications for the same?
Back spasms in your case require require an maging modality like Ultrasound Abdomen and Pelvis.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have these symptoms since September they come and go usually it better after im able to have a bowel movement which is sometimes difficult. I have had CT scans and xrays that does not show anything abnormal other than im full
Brief Answer:
Back spasms are common in IBS
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
Yes, such spams are common in IBS.
Keep tract of your diverticulosis through periodical imaging.
As of now, you can continue with the medications prescribed against IBS by your physician.
These spams will subside with time.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Back spasms are common in IBS
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
I can certainly understand your concern.
Yes, such spams are common in IBS.
Keep tract of your diverticulosis through periodical imaging.
As of now, you can continue with the medications prescribed against IBS by your physician.
These spams will subside with time.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
This morning there is blood with my stool and my back is sore it feels like pressure in my lower back numerous visits to the er over the past few monthsand they dont seem concerned
Brief Answer:
Diverticulectomy can be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
This could be a mild to moderately severe attack of Acute Diverticulitis.
You need an oral antibiotic therapy with Ofloxacin and Ornidadazole for 5 days.
Additionally, you will now require an ultrasound Abdomen and Pelvis .Based on the results, you need to consult a Laparoscopic surgeon for the procedure of Diverticulectomy, which can offer permanent cure.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Diverticulectomy can be considered.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.
This could be a mild to moderately severe attack of Acute Diverticulitis.
You need an oral antibiotic therapy with Ofloxacin and Ornidadazole for 5 days.
Additionally, you will now require an ultrasound Abdomen and Pelvis .Based on the results, you need to consult a Laparoscopic surgeon for the procedure of Diverticulectomy, which can offer permanent cure.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
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