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Question: I have been experiencing abdominal pain for over a week. I have had diareah on and off as well.....
Eating anything seems to worsen the pain.
I do have diverticulitis which was discovered during a scope. Also was treated for c diff a year ago after being on anti biotics
Eating anything seems to worsen the pain.
I do have diverticulitis which was discovered during a scope. Also was treated for c diff a year ago after being on anti biotics
Brief Answer:
Suggestions given.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Your abdominal pain could be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. You could also have malabsorption. Since you have diverticulitis it is very important to take a fiber rich diet.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Avoid milk intake. You may also benefit from restricting intake of gluten (present in wheat or wheat family) for at least a couple of weeks.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Suggestions given.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Your abdominal pain could be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. You could also have malabsorption. Since you have diverticulitis it is very important to take a fiber rich diet.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Avoid milk intake. You may also benefit from restricting intake of gluten (present in wheat or wheat family) for at least a couple of weeks.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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