Hello, My father is 48 years old.About a year ago,we returned from costa rica, he was immediatley hospitalized becaused he found out for the first time he had severe diverticulitis.he received 4 bags of blood from blood loss from the colon.Well recently,he has been having more abdonimal pain but says its different.when he breathes,lifts anything.his belly button is protruding out about 2-3 inch, more then usuall.He is stubborn andwants to wait to see a doctor , but im nervous its intestinal swelling which I know can become severe, even fatal if not treated, Help!...I should mention he has about 4 beers-and 2 drinks a day.He quit smoking about 4 weeks ago after 30 yrs of smoking