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Are Loose Stools And Indigestion Symptoms Of Diverticulitis?

I do not have a fever or extreme cramps but have had loose bowel movements for several days and 3 days of indigestion. I was hospitalized 2 years ago for 10 days with diverticulitis and possible Chrohn s. Are my symptoms indicative of another bout? I guess that I can try a liquid diet for a few days to see if that helps. Is yogurt ok on a liquid diet or just clear fluids? Thank you for your advice.
Wed, 19 Jul 2017
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Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.

Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-
Diverticulitis With ?Crohn's.
Ans-
Yes you can take Yogurt and is soothing,if it suits you and if your aren't allergic to Casein and mild products.
I understand you don't have fever and cramps but loose motions for several days and indigestion in last 3 days time.
But this seems to be recent food induced infestation or infection, which has exacerbated your Gi problem.
Your complaints are not indicative of another bout of Diverticulitis with ?Crohn's. But if not taken care, this may land you in to Another bout of Diverticulitis and may even aggravate your Crohn' disease you had 2 yrs back.
With loose bowel motions frequently,You need to be on liquid diet, reducing on the solid volumes in the intake x for at least another 3-4 days time with less of Spices and chillies.
Butter milk with Salt / and
Fruit juices / Spinach Soups during this 3-4 days would keep you recouped against the fluid imbalances caused by this acute Gasto-enteritis attack induced by the food infection.
Avoid street food for at least 2-3 weeks.
Clear fluids for 1-2 days with Salt and Butter milk would be good to you during initial periods and would help you to fight out if you make it a habit in you diet style.
Get Gp doctors advise and treats from him accordingly with needful medicines,which he may plan for you.
A need from expert specialist- Surgeon or Physician would be needed if the things recur or dont regress in 3-5 days time.
Hope this would help you to resolve your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.

Good Day!!

Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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Are Loose Stools And Indigestion Symptoms Of Diverticulitis?

Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from- Diverticulitis With ?Crohn s. Ans- Yes you can take Yogurt and is soothing,if it suits you and if your aren t allergic to Casein and mild products. I understand you don t have fever and cramps but loose motions for several days and indigestion in last 3 days time. But this seems to be recent food induced infestation or infection, which has exacerbated your Gi problem. Your complaints are not indicative of another bout of Diverticulitis with ?Crohn s. But if not taken care, this may land you in to Another bout of Diverticulitis and may even aggravate your Crohn disease you had 2 yrs back. With loose bowel motions frequently,You need to be on liquid diet, reducing on the solid volumes in the intake x for at least another 3-4 days time with less of Spices and chillies. Butter milk with Salt / and Fruit juices / Spinach Soups during this 3-4 days would keep you recouped against the fluid imbalances caused by this acute Gasto-enteritis attack induced by the food infection. Avoid street food for at least 2-3 weeks. Clear fluids for 1-2 days with Salt and Butter milk would be good to you during initial periods and would help you to fight out if you make it a habit in you diet style. Get Gp doctors advise and treats from him accordingly with needful medicines,which he may plan for you. A need from expert specialist- Surgeon or Physician would be needed if the things recur or dont regress in 3-5 days time. Hope this would help you to resolve your health issues in the best way possible. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS