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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements In A Person With Diverticulosis?

I was diagnosed with diverticulosis years ago and have had two bleeding incidents that I have since learned were from taking anacin products for arthritis pain. Now, I had an incident of loose bowels after eating too much chocolate candy. Since then I have more frequent bowel movements - medium soft - color good no blood, but seems to ooze some before a movement. I have been referred for a colonoscopy, but have not had it yet. Any information?
Fri, 8 Mar 2019
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Hi,

For the acute phase of the recurrent diverticulitis antibiotic therapy is required but once the acute phase settles down severe and drastic lifestyle modificatory changes have to be followed by the patient for many months to avoid recurrent attacks.

So I'm sorry my dear but if you are sure its diverticulitis then broad spectrum antibiotic have to be taken for 5 to 7 days.

I would suggest you take Clindamycin 600 mg once daily with Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days.

They would cover both bacteria as well as protozoa, however, you would need a prescription for the same as antibiotics are not over the counter.

Probiotic etc would help but if its diverticulitis then you have to take antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements In A Person With Diverticulosis?

Hi, For the acute phase of the recurrent diverticulitis antibiotic therapy is required but once the acute phase settles down severe and drastic lifestyle modificatory changes have to be followed by the patient for many months to avoid recurrent attacks. So I m sorry my dear but if you are sure its diverticulitis then broad spectrum antibiotic have to be taken for 5 to 7 days. I would suggest you take Clindamycin 600 mg once daily with Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days. They would cover both bacteria as well as protozoa, however, you would need a prescription for the same as antibiotics are not over the counter. Probiotic etc would help but if its diverticulitis then you have to take antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon