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What Are The Symptoms Of A Perforated Colon?

What are the symptoms for a perforated colon? I have a history of diverticulitis and have had two episodes in two months, but this one feels different from the others. I have a lot of left flank pain, back pain and a headache. I don t appear to be running a fever.
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have left flank pain, back pain and a headache . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , infection in the spine , kidney infection , kidney stones and crohn’s disease . In case of perforated colon the symptoms appear like severe stomach pain , chills , fever , nausea and vomiting .So it seems to me that the symptoms are not due to perforation . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound and CT scan to find out exact cause . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney related problem . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply warm compresses to back and flank area .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Are The Symptoms Of A Perforated Colon?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have left flank pain, back pain and a headache . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , infection in the spine , kidney infection , kidney stones and crohn’s disease . In case of perforated colon the symptoms appear like severe stomach pain , chills , fever , nausea and vomiting .So it seems to me that the symptoms are not due to perforation . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound and CT scan to find out exact cause . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist for kidney related problem . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply warm compresses to back and flank area . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari