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How To Treat Diverticulitis In Colon While Suffering From Pyloric Stenosis?
I have just been diagnosed with pyloric stenosis, I had my esophagus stretched and also had a colonoscopy and have severe diverticulitis in the sigmoid colon and moderate in the rest.. I am concerned b/c I have been coughing up clear mucus also very tired .
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
Hello,
Acute phase of diverticulitis needs intensive care with hospital admission. Following measures help great way:
- Nil by mouth
- Intravenous fluids
- Maintenance of serum electrolytes
- Intravenous antibiotics
Maintenance phase of diverticulitis include high fiber diet, bulk forming agents as bran or psyllium.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Acute phase of diverticulitis needs intensive care with hospital admission. Following measures help great way:
- Nil by mouth
- Intravenous fluids
- Maintenance of serum electrolytes
- Intravenous antibiotics
Maintenance phase of diverticulitis include high fiber diet, bulk forming agents as bran or psyllium.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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