Diverticulitis

Does anyone have this?

How was it diagnosed?

What were your symptoms?

Does it run in your family?

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I don't have it, but my uncle does.

Probably not much help, I know, but if you have any questions, I can pass them on....

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MIL has it and was diagnosed through a colonoscopy(sp?). Her mother had it and she was symptom-less. She has to eat lots of fiber.

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my dad and aunt have it.
yes it can be heretidery.

Se a Gasto dr. I have a one i can recommend.

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this is from my medical dictionary (doesn't answer all your questions, but hopefully it might help a little):

Inflammation of a diverticulum or diverticula in the intestinal tract, esp. in the colon, causing pain, anorexia, fevers, and occasionally peritonitis. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix

Patient Care: During an acute episode, prescribed treatment with fluid and electrolyte replacement, antibiotic, antispasmodic, analgesic, and stool softener therapy, and nasogastric suction if required, is initiated. The patient is observed for increasing or decreasing distress and for any adverse reactions to the therapy. Stools are inspected for mucus, blood, and consistency, and the frequency of bowel movements is noted. The patient is assessed for fever, increasing abdominal pain, blood in the stools, and leukocytosis. Rest is prescribed, and the patient is instructed not to lift, strain, bend, cough, or perform other actions that increase intra-abdominal pressure. When the patient resumes a normal diet, stool softeners may be employed.
Patients with chronic diverticulitis are educated about the disease and its symptoms. A well-balanced diet that provides dietary roughage in the form of fruit, vegetable, and cereal fiber, but that is nonirritating to the bowel, is recommended; and fluid intake should be increased to 2 to 3 L daily (unless otherwise restricted). Constipation and straining at stool should be avoided, and the patient is advised to relieve constipation with stool softeners and bulk cathartics, taken with plenty of water. The importance of regular medical evaluation is emphasized.



acute diverticulitis: Diverticulitis in which the symptoms are similar to those of appendicitis but usually located in the left rather than the right lower quadrant of the abdomen: inflammation of the peritoneum, formation of an abscess, and in untreated patients, intestinal gangrene accompanied by perforation.

chronic diverticulitis: Diverticulitis marked by worsening constipation, mucus in the stools, and intermittent left lower quadrant abdominal pains. The walls of the bowels may thicken, which may produce stricture formation and chronic intestinal obstruction.

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Thanks...

For some reason I am having problems doing a search...my computer keeps freezing

My grandmother had it, my cousin has it, and my dad has it...

I've been having awful stomach problems for weeks (well, my whole life)

I am calling my dad's dr tomorrow...

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Don't eat anything with seeds

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FIL and BIL have it. I believe it is hereditary.

You need to watch what you eat in terms of seeds, nuts and certain types of fruits (i.e. strawberries). Also, you should have fairly regularl colonoscopies-- not sure how often, it would probably depend on your age and other stomach related health.