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I was diagnosed with diverticulitis a year ago. Im supposed to be taking fiber twice a day. Two weeks ago my lifs got a bit hectic, new job, ects..so I didnt take any fiber until 3 days ago. Since I started back on the fiber regiment Ive notice I have bloody stools or what appears to be. I was told that having diverticulitis this would be normal from time to time but its been everytime I have used the rr. Not sure if its because of the build up of the tweeks and the straining but its never been like this.
Tue, 20 May 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, I have read your query & understood your concern. Diverticulosis is inflammation of pouches ( diverticuli)in intestinal wall. The fiber diet helps clearing of the divertculus & thus avoids chance of inflammation. You had skipped the fiber diet 2 weeks back,had lot of stress ( physical/psychological)-must hve lead to irregular meals- every thing resulted in aggravation of inflammation probably superseeded by infection-thats why your present symptoms. * In such condition you need to have liquid nurishious diet so as to let the intestines rest. * consult you doctor & get advice for the suitable antibiotic & anti inflammatory drug(Acetoaminophen & a combination of norfloxicin ( with metrogyl if indicated) as per health assessment) * gradually switch over to normal diet with fibers as relief gained. Thanks.
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Hi, I have read your query & understood your concern. Diverticulosis is inflammation of pouches ( diverticuli)in intestinal wall. The fiber diet helps clearing of the divertculus & thus avoids chance of inflammation. You had skipped the fiber diet 2 weeks back,had lot of stress ( physical/psychological)-must hve lead to irregular meals- every thing resulted in aggravation of inflammation probably superseeded by infection-thats why your present symptoms. * In such condition you need to have liquid nurishious diet so as to let the intestines rest. * consult you doctor & get advice for the suitable antibiotic & anti inflammatory drug(Acetoaminophen & a combination of norfloxicin ( with metrogyl if indicated) as per health assessment) * gradually switch over to normal diet with fibers as relief gained. Thanks.