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What Causes Abdominal Pain When Diagnosed With Diverticulosis?
Question: I went to Dr yesterday because I have a bit of diverticulosis and it has been nagging for a month. No infection but why does my side still pain lightly?
Brief Answer:
may be inflamed though not infected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diverticula can become infected or inflamed/irritated.
The inflammation/irritation can occur without an infection being present.
Infection would present with increasing pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, passing a lot of air.
You can watch for these symptoms to determine if an infection is occurring. If this occurs then antibiotics would be needed.
In the meantime, in addition to the medication you are currently using, you can consider a clear diet for 24 to 48 hours to rest the bowel a little, if this is not a problem.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be inflamed though not infected
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diverticula can become infected or inflamed/irritated.
The inflammation/irritation can occur without an infection being present.
Infection would present with increasing pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, passing a lot of air.
You can watch for these symptoms to determine if an infection is occurring. If this occurs then antibiotics would be needed.
In the meantime, in addition to the medication you are currently using, you can consider a clear diet for 24 to 48 hours to rest the bowel a little, if this is not a problem.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This feels like pent up gas. I had to hold back a painful bout of abdominal pain and diarrhea for about an hr without access to a bathroom about a month ago. Since that time I've had this pain. Could this have caused this bowel upset. Trapped gas. I drink some ginger ale and take a gas relief pill that seems to help. Any other thoughts and what should I do?
Brief Answer:
may consider adding- peppermine, probiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI
Bloating/excess gas can cause pain.
In addition to the gas relief med and ginger, you can try peppermint tea or any peppermint you may have, this has actually be shown to be helpful in relieving some GI symptoms
Also the use of probiotics can help to restore GI flora and help with discomfort.
Using meds such as nexium, prilosec, prevacid, though can sometimes take a few days for effect to occur, may be helpful as well
Please feel free to ask anything else
may consider adding- peppermine, probiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI
Bloating/excess gas can cause pain.
In addition to the gas relief med and ginger, you can try peppermint tea or any peppermint you may have, this has actually be shown to be helpful in relieving some GI symptoms
Also the use of probiotics can help to restore GI flora and help with discomfort.
Using meds such as nexium, prilosec, prevacid, though can sometimes take a few days for effect to occur, may be helpful as well
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
usually loin to groin pain that is severe, other urinary symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
Kidney stones cause severe pain that are typical loin to groin- starting mid back coming across to groin.
This is typical but some persons may not have the typical pain.
There may also be urinary symptoms such as frequency of urination, blood in the urine.
You can ask as many questions as you wish if you have any other queries
usually loin to groin pain that is severe, other urinary symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
Kidney stones cause severe pain that are typical loin to groin- starting mid back coming across to groin.
This is typical but some persons may not have the typical pain.
There may also be urinary symptoms such as frequency of urination, blood in the urine.
You can ask as many questions as you wish if you have any other queries
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
high fiber started in follow up phase when better
Detailed Answer:
HI
The high fiber is normally used after symptoms resolve, so when you are feeling better , you can restart it.
Used now, as you mentioned, if diverticula inflamed, may cause issues
Currently, using the gas pills that you mentioned, using pain relief such as naproxen/cataflam/ibuprofen, using the peppermint and medications mentioned, probiotics- should help
Let me know if anything else unclear
high fiber started in follow up phase when better
Detailed Answer:
HI
The high fiber is normally used after symptoms resolve, so when you are feeling better , you can restart it.
Used now, as you mentioned, if diverticula inflamed, may cause issues
Currently, using the gas pills that you mentioned, using pain relief such as naproxen/cataflam/ibuprofen, using the peppermint and medications mentioned, probiotics- should help
Let me know if anything else unclear
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you..
Brief Answer:
no problem
Detailed Answer:
wishing you the best
no problem
Detailed Answer:
wishing you the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. Do you have any thoughts on how long this inflammation takes to clear up?
Brief Answer:
can last a few weeks
Detailed Answer:
HI
It can take a few weeks, up to 6 in some cases. In your case, it has been a month already.
If it is lasting longer than the 6 week period or it increases in any way, you should be reviewed by your doctor
can last a few weeks
Detailed Answer:
HI
It can take a few weeks, up to 6 in some cases. In your case, it has been a month already.
If it is lasting longer than the 6 week period or it increases in any way, you should be reviewed by your doctor
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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