Does diverticulitis require antibiotics, or can someone get better on their own?

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I had what I thought was my first attack of diverticulitis with lower left abdominal pain that lasted for about three days with some bleeding for about 1 day. I went to the doctor, and he said that he didn't think I had an infection, so he never gave me antibiotics.
I think it depends on whether you have an elevated white blood count with it as to whether you are put on antibiotics. Sometimes the episodes are mild, other times, the pain is severe and may require hospitalization.  (+ info)

Can diverticulitis cause a blocked small intestine?

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My wife went in for a D&C on 4/15/09 due to polyps. The doctor perforated her uterus. Last week, she developed diverticulitis and there was a CT scan that showed free air in the abdomen. She was admitted into the hospital and then rushed into emergency surgery due to a complete blockage in her small intestine. Can a perforated uterus cause diverticulitis if the bowel was affected? In addition, can this also result in a blocked small intestine?
The free air in the abdomen is where she probably encountered the problem. It sounds to me like she might have gotten an air embolism which can be very dangerous. Think of blood clot only instead of blood causing the problem it is air. Perforation of the uterus could have caused the air to get in the abdomen in the first place.  (+ info)

what are your chances after having surgery for diverticulitis?

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I had my sigmoid removed 4 months ago due to diverticulitis, I just found out I have it again.What are my chances that I won't have to have surgery again? I am on the same 2 very strong antibiotics that did not work for me the first time. I am only 32 years old.
if you have a job with a lot of sitting, get up frequently and walk a little bit. You may also prevent it from spreading further by increaing your fluids. Avoid poppy seeds, nuts etc. Increase your fiber as well. Watch everything that you eat and decide if it is healthy before you eat it. Reduce your fats too.  (+ info)

What can and can't you eat with diverticulitis?

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I was in the hospital a few weeks ago ans was told I had diverticulitis. I completed the antibiotic cycle and have tried to eat as many fruits and veggies as possible since. I am waiting to go to the gastroenterologist and want to know what foods to avoid.Any advice or assistance you can provide will be helpful!
Try the following Web sight. When you have a condition it is best to learn as much about it as possible.
-Eat a high-fiber diet. High-fiber foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dried beans, peas, and lentils. These foods contain elements that your body cannot digest and are passed through your colon.
-Drink plenty of fluids to help keep stools soft.
-Get plenty of physical activity to keep bowels functioning properly.
Those are a few things that that I read from the web sight. I hope this helps. All the best to you!!  (+ info)

is salad good for someone with diverticulitis?

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I am looking for the best foods to eat for someone who has been diagnosed with diverticulitis and has many attacks.
Yes but watch out for seeds ! Tomatos, cucumbers,green peppers have seeds and need to be completely cleaned to be safely eaten.  (+ info)

how do you treat diverticulitis naturally ?

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are there any remedies for diverticulitis, you know ;like herbs, roots or anything that is natural.
Do you mean diverticulosis or diverticulitis? Diverticulosis is the asymptomatic presence of diverticulae - small "outpouchings" from the bowel. A high fibre diet is recommended to prevent diverticulitis.

Diverticulitis is infection/inflammation of the diverticulae. It is treated with intravenous antibiotics and requires a low fibre diet (insoluble fibre can irritate the bowel in flare ups). Severe cases may require surgery to remove the affected part of bowel. It needs to be treated with conventional therapy - untreated diverticulitis can develop into abscesses and can even perforate. A perforated bowel, unless locally contained is a life threatening emergency.

In recurrent attacks surgery may also be an option - removing the most affected part of bowel to prevent further episodes of diverticulitis. This is only done if there are repeated episodes in a short timeframe.  (+ info)

What is diverticulitis and how do you keep it from happening?

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I have a bowel movement and it seems to go on until I have anotherone, I want to know if anyone has found how to stop it? I don't want to be on laxatives the rest of my life.
Here is a very useful site that has a lot of useful information without it being overly complicated and technical.

http://www.diverticulitisdiet.org

Check out the articles and links there. Good luck  (+ info)

I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, am currrently on antiobiotics, how do i raise my alkinity?

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and will that help in treating my diverticulitis and make the pain go away?...thx.
eat vegatebles with every meal to raise alkaline levels. i don't know about diverticulitis.  (+ info)

Is is recommended to have a colonic irrigation while battling with diverticulitis?

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I am a disabled senior and just recently began experiencing sharp pain in my lower left quadrant and found that I have diverticulitis (as did my mother). I have gone through 2 flareups, taken antibiotics and changed my entire diet (seems to help a great deal with bm's), but am wondering if I should cleanout the entire system of buildup. I surely don't want to opt for surgery if irrigation(s) will help and aren't precluded by having diverticulitis. I surely don't want to aggravate these pouches and chance rupturing them.
Anyone having any experience with either diverticulitis and its recommended diet, and/or colonic irrigations (high colonics), please advise and thank you all.
I'm waiting on test results of colonoscopy.
With a flare you need bowel rest. An irrigation could cause the flare to be worse. Continue with your dietary changes. If you are unsure about the diet or it doesn't seem to be working ask your doctor for a dietary referral.  (+ info)

diverticulitis; A healthy diet for someone who has diverticulitis, and what suggested would I give a patient w?

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A healthy diet for someone who has diverticulitis, and what suggested would I give a patient who has this diagnosis from his or her physician?
High fiber. no seeds or "rented veggies." ie corn. lots of fluids. no raisins.  (+ info)

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