Pain In Lower Right Side, Taking Cipro For Diverticulitis, Pinkish Vaginal Discharge

Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2011

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Question : I am 66 years old, 5'6, 167 lbs. I started cipro yesterday for diverticulitis, but am wondering now if that is what I have. Pain in lower right side, 100 deg fever last night,none today. But I am now having a pinkish vaginal discharge. I have not had any type of discharge in years. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Deepak S Anvekar (54 minutes later)

Hello and thanks for the query,

Presence of fever, right lower abdominal pain could be due to a number of conditions including : -

1. Appendicitis : this condition is associated with severe pain and high grade fever. but it still needs to be ruled out.

2. Diverticulitis : inflammation of the diverticuli arising from the right sided colon can also present in this pattern of symptoms.

3. Salpingitis , Cervicitis or Pelvic inflammatory disease :- Sudden onset of pinkish vaginal discharge without prior history could be a indicator of inflammation of the fallopian tubes or cervicitis.

For proper diagnosis and specific treatment, 'imaging studies' including a ultrasound of the pelvis or a CT of the abdomen might be necessary.

You might consult your OBGYN doctor or your primary care physician for a examination and proper management of your condition.

I hope this answers your questions adequately.

Regards

In case of any doubts, I am available for the follow ups.

Regards,

Dr Anvekar.

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