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Can A Colonoscopy Detect Diverticulitis

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Dr. Vivek Chail MD

What is your opinion of virtual colonoscopy versus regular colonoscopy for suspected diverticulitis . How soon should you wait after your first attack before getting one. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

I have Diverticulitis , I have to get a colonoscopy , Im scared, now that Im off the antibiotics, I ... something. I am so scared for the upcoming colonoscopy after 2 attacks of diverticulitis... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Sunil MD

I am 57 and healthy, eat well and exercise every day. I had my first ever colonoscopy yesterday--which revealed what my doctor called "some mild diverticulitis" forming. What's the best thing I can do ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. M Y Shareef MD

I have had bouts of diverticulosis/itis. I have had some of my bowel out (they said it was diseased). A recent colonoscopy didn t show anything other than some redness and a bit of swelling. I am being ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. M Y Shareef ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

any previous issues after a colonoscopy. I also have diverticulitis . Many thanks in advance for your ...I had a colonoscopy Dec . 14th. I have one every one/two years as I have colitis . I also have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr.  T Chandrakant MD

I am scheduled for a colonoscopy this Thursday. I have had several bouts of diverticulitis in the past 9 years or so. I am also going to have surgery after the surgeon does the colonoscopy and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

Is there an over the counter pain med or antibiotic for diverticulitis pain? I had some hydrocodone (Norco, i think) that I took & that seemed to work best, & I have an appt for a colonoscopy next month ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.   Ivan R. Rommstein MD

burning pain in the lower abdomom about 2 months , colonoscopy done and dr found slight ... , took antibiotics from my gastroenterologist just before colonoscopy this reduced pain but only after 7 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Iven Romic Rommstein MD

diverticulitis? I had a colonoscopy 3 years ago, with diverticulosis mentioned at the time. Next colonoscopy is ...In late April, I had an attack of diverticulitis, and was treated for same. at... View answer

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Dr.   E Venkata Ramana MD

an endoscopy and colonoscopy (he never had one before), he was dianosed with divirticulitis. The colonoscopy did not isolate the cause of the bleeding and the doctor said that given his age, it can happen ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. E Venkata Ramana ( Pediatrician)