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Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Abdominal Pain Caused By Diverticulitis

Posted on Sat, 19 Mar 2016

Question: Hi

I currently have the classic left side pain for diverticulitis -

But...........

It started out 2 days ago like it was a bladder infection - but without the constant urination.

With the exception of the left side tenderness I feel fine and look fine -

No fever etc...

Normal stool - no blood

My question is this:

Why is it if I distend my abdomen - as If i were trying to make myself look pregnant -( I am a man) the pain goes away and it actually feels good.

???

Should I do a short course of Ciprofloxin?

Or should I wait this out and just eat soft foods?

I have had a MRI and CT scan with contrast.

They only show mild pockets of Diverticuli

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

My opinion is that you should start antibiotics (a short course of ciprofloxacin) together with dietary changes (liquid diet) in order to relieve your symptoms and to prevent future complications.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
p.s: If you have more questions please don't hesitate to ask me again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (44 minutes later)

What dose of Ciprofloxin would you suggest.

Dose:

frequency:

Duration:

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow

Detailed Answer:
Hi back

The dose for ciprofloxacin is 500 mg twice per day for 1 week.
During this time I would suggets to use plenty of water .
Hope it was helpful!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar