Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Are The Symptoms Of Diverticulitis?
Posted on
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Answered on
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Last reviewed on
Question : What are symptoms of diviticulitis?
Brief Answer:
pain, fever, diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
diverticulitis can present with a multitude of symptoms depending on its severity. Pain is the hallmark of this condition and is usually located in the lower left abdominal quadrant. You may have diarrhea, perhaps with bloody content and fever. If the things get worse, peritonitis is also possible with widespread abdominal pain and abdominal rigidity, hypotension, etc
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
pain, fever, diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
diverticulitis can present with a multitude of symptoms depending on its severity. Pain is the hallmark of this condition and is usually located in the lower left abdominal quadrant. You may have diarrhea, perhaps with bloody content and fever. If the things get worse, peritonitis is also possible with widespread abdominal pain and abdominal rigidity, hypotension, etc
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
