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What Causes Left Abdominal Pain And Fever While Having Mild Diverticulosis?

I have a sharp pain on the left side of my abdomen underneath my hip. This has been going on most of the day. I feel bloated and have been passing gas. I may be running a mild fever. The pain has subsided somewht. I was recently diagnosed with mild diverticulos. I don t have any health insurance due to a recent lay-off.
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

With a history of diverticulosis and the location of the pain, it is possible that it may be related to diverticulitis (inflammation, infection of the diverticula).

This can cause pain and fever. If infection is present then antibiotics may be needed .
If the area is only inflamed then resting the bowel may be enough to help.'

This would involve a short period of fasting followed by using fluids.
When the pain and fever starts to decrease then solid food can be reintroduced.

As part of the management of diverticular disease, you need to use a diet high in fiber( fruits, vegetables, whole grain).

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What Causes Left Abdominal Pain And Fever While Having Mild Diverticulosis?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic With a history of diverticulosis and the location of the pain, it is possible that it may be related to diverticulitis (inflammation, infection of the diverticula). This can cause pain and fever. If infection is present then antibiotics may be needed . If the area is only inflamed then resting the bowel may be enough to help. This would involve a short period of fasting followed by using fluids. When the pain and fever starts to decrease then solid food can be reintroduced. As part of the management of diverticular disease, you need to use a diet high in fiber( fruits, vegetables, whole grain). I hope this helps