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What Causes Diverticulitis?

burning pain in the lower abdomom about 2 months , colonoscopy done and dr found slight diverticulitus but nothing else pain is agravated by having jeans and a belt on when i sit not to bad when sleeping , no other symtoms except for the burning discomfort , original diagnosis was constipation so i treated it for that (enema , stool softners , metimucal, ) constipation cleared out but still had pain , took antibiotics from my gastroenterologist just before colonoscopy this reduced pain but only after 7 days of taking a 10 day supply , the pain returned about 17 days later , treated with antibiotics again with no releif. any ideas.
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can

This is caused by inadequate diet and genetics and hard stool. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications, treatment may include:Medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers.Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber.
If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay is needed. Treatment will include:Antibiotics given in a vein (intravenous, or IV).Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest.Only In more severe cases, surgery may be required.
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What Causes Diverticulitis?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can This is caused by inadequate diet and genetics and hard stool. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications, treatment may include:Medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers.Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber. If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay is needed. Treatment will include:Antibiotics given in a vein (intravenous, or IV).Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest.Only In more severe cases, surgery may be required. . I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.