HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Painful Flare Ups Of Diverticulitis

I have diverticulitis. I ve had about 3 flare ups in 6 years...I usually have pain right above the right groin area...well I started a 14 day colon cleanse my first cleanse and I m 300lbs and 52 years old. The first day I started feeling the same pain I get from a flare up but uts on the other side and more above the hip... it is also sure to the touch
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

You are having history of diverticulitis. So your presentation could be because of diverticulitis like inflammatory condition. You can be prescribed Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole like broad spectrum medication course. You should consume more fiber in diet. Tablet Aristozyme(fiber supplement) can be prescribed for that. If needed colonoscopy can be done for further work up. I suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for examination.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Painful Flare Ups Of Diverticulitis

Hello, You are having history of diverticulitis. So your presentation could be because of diverticulitis like inflammatory condition. You can be prescribed Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole like broad spectrum medication course. You should consume more fiber in diet. Tablet Aristozyme(fiber supplement) can be prescribed for that. If needed colonoscopy can be done for further work up. I suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.