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Suggest Remedy For Diarrhoea Caused By Diverticulitis

Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015

Question: I have been diagnosed with Diverticulitis. I now have diarreaha which Doctor says is part of the Diverticulitis which was diagnosed by aCT scan. Is DR. correct?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Yes your doctor is right diarrhea is part of diverticulitis and you should discuss with your doctor about starting antibiotic therapy.

Abdominal angio CT may suspect the diagnosis of diverticulitis. However, colonoscopy is essential in confirming the diagnosis of diverticulitis. This This is why I strongly recommend to discuss with your doctor about doing colonoscopy to.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
p.s: If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 minutes later)

I had a Colonoscopy done in April along with a Barium Enemma because the Doctor could get all the way through and wanted to make sure there was no blockage which there was not.and the only thing that showed as far as I know was Internal Hemmoroid and Diverticulosis. I have been on 2 antibiotics since Monday night. It is now Wednesday night.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for follow up.

1. You are reporting to have been diagnosed with diverticulosis, so diverticulitis is the first diagnosis suspected at your situation.

2. Starting antibiotic treatment is the right choice at your situation. Please wait until the end of the treatment to judge about the effect of therapy.

Meantime I suggest to :
- use plenty of water
- have a liquid diet like juice fruits
- Gelatin
- cooked vegetables without skin
- yogurt
- probiotics

After a couple of days with liquid diet you can start to use low fiber foods.

Wish you all the best.
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (8 hours later)

I have been on a bland diet per my Doctor's recommendation. So I have done rice with broth, eggs, toast, well cooked pasta, yogurt, crackers. I was going to try some sweet potatoe tonight and also some low fat cheese. I woke up tired this morning so I am drinking Gateraide along with the water because I am thinking my electrolytes might be off?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi back

Yes, you can use Gatorade with water. Gatorade ingredients are potassium , sodium and carbohydrates.
It will help in balancing electrolyte level.

Otherwise since you have started to eat and drink fresh fruits juice your electrolytes will not be off.
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Still having issues with diarreha. Could it just be the antibiotic at this point? I am on Cipro and Metro something.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back

To my opinion your symptoms are not related with antibiotic use.

Your symptoms are typical for diverticulitis and it's clinical decurse. You should be calm and relaxed and wait for the treatment to stabilise your symptoms.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar