Suggest Treatment For Diverticulosis

Posted on Wed, 15 Feb 2017

Question: I am writing for my boyfriend, a seemingly healthy 67-year-old who, about a half hour after eating dinner tonight, started having severe pains in his stomach. We both ate the same thing (broccoli cheddar soup and garlic cheddar biscuits) and I am having no problems. He feels gassy but isn't able to pass gas, feels like he might throw up but can't do that. It came on gradually and, after about a half hour, he feels it might be subsiding a bit and yet he sugested I contact someone at . He feels clammy but has no fever. I have diverticulosis so am familiar with that and see some similarities. Should he go to the emergency room? He wants to wait and see if it will pass.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go to the ER

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is Dr Sameer.
Welcome
Symptoms you are telling can be simple Acute gastritis or could be a intestinal obstruction. Both can cause problems if medical attention is not sought at proper time.
So I'll recommend you to go to the emergency room soon.
Thanks

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