What Causes Fecal Impaction While Having Diverticulitis And Diverticulosis?

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016

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Question : I have divertifulosis, and diverticula but my colon is filled with stool. I take miralax .fiber, yogurt- and Linzess . I have had eminas (in hospital) nothing works- I have alot of pain- Is there anything to help me? YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Supportive care, fluids intake only

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern, With colons full of stools in diverticulitis and diverticulosis, ideal initial management is stick to fluids diet for 72 hours at least meanwhile doing all efforts to clean the bowels with enemas, suppositories, laxatives, manual evacuation if needed along with prompt use of broad spectrum antibiotics. And even after 72 hours fluid diet should be slowly exchanged with bland diet to solid one over 7 to 10 days. I am sure it will help in bowel cleaning. You can also dilute your oral fluids with mannitol and use that as well it will work both as fluid intake and clearing bowel.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar