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

Could Diverticulitis Cause Constipation?

I had a bout of diverticulitis about a month ago. I was on flagyll for 10 days. I have had some constipation, at times bad. Other times not so bad. Im taking fiber pills and stool softeners! I have had some flat stools as well. Should I be overly worried or will diverticulitis cause some of these things? I do have a colonscopy coming soon.
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can

Yes, Diverticulitis is characterized with constipation, pain, fever and blood in stool insome cases so this is possible.
Treatment for it depends on how bad your symptoms are. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications, treatment may include:Medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers. Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber. To establish the severity of diagnosis, you should do CT scan or colonoscopy.
If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay is needed. Treatment will include: Antibiotics given in a vein. .Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest. Only In more severe cases, surgery may be required.
.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and 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


Recent questions on Diverticulitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Could Diverticulitis Cause Constipation?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can Yes, Diverticulitis is characterized with constipation, pain, fever and blood in stool insome cases so this is possible. Treatment for it depends on how bad your symptoms are. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications, treatment may include:Medicines such as antibiotics and pain relievers. Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber. To establish the severity of diagnosis, you should do CT scan or colonoscopy. If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, a hospital stay is needed. Treatment will include: Antibiotics given in a vein. .Intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest. Only In more severe cases, surgery may be required. . I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.