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Question: I have diverticulitis is been 5 days im on antibiotics still having little pain should i bee looking to go back to the hospital,and im taking hydrocodone for pain is that good for me ?
Brief Answer:
can monitor
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diverticulitis refers to inflammation and/or infection of the diverticula.
It is understandable to be concerned about residual pain but if it is only mild and less than it was initially, then you do not need to go back to the hospital.
You can continue to use the analgesia.
In general the treatment of a mild diverticulitis involves : (1)a 7 to 10 day course of antibiotics,
(2) pain medication- the pain can take 1 to 2 weeks to completely resolve.
IF the pain worsens instead of improve then you would need to seek medical attention
(3)clear liquid diet for a few days till the symptoms start to improve (initial improvement in 2 to 3 days,this continues till symptoms resolve)
The diet is advanced as symptoms improve.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any additional questions
can monitor
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diverticulitis refers to inflammation and/or infection of the diverticula.
It is understandable to be concerned about residual pain but if it is only mild and less than it was initially, then you do not need to go back to the hospital.
You can continue to use the analgesia.
In general the treatment of a mild diverticulitis involves : (1)a 7 to 10 day course of antibiotics,
(2) pain medication- the pain can take 1 to 2 weeks to completely resolve.
IF the pain worsens instead of improve then you would need to seek medical attention
(3)clear liquid diet for a few days till the symptoms start to improve (initial improvement in 2 to 3 days,this continues till symptoms resolve)
The diet is advanced as symptoms improve.
I hope this helps,feel free to ask any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about if it continues after the 10 day antibiotic treatment ?
Brief Answer:
if significant then should be re evaluated
Detailed Answer:
hi
Sorry about the late reply
If it continues and it is significant then you should visit your doctor for reassessment.
He or she may provide alternative pain meds for you
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
if significant then should be re evaluated
Detailed Answer:
hi
Sorry about the late reply
If it continues and it is significant then you should visit your doctor for reassessment.
He or she may provide alternative pain meds for you
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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