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What Causes Left Abdominal Pain When Diagnosed With Diverticulosis?

Posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2017

Question: i have pain in lower left abdamon gas some loose stools constpation also hurts more if i eat have had diverticulosis in past the meds they are giving me for ibs is not working

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
different possibilities as intestine infection or else.need further inputs

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
I have evaluated your query thoroughly.

* There are different reasons which can present with this symptoms either infection
of the intestine or others.

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely--

1. Pain - duration, intensity, severity, frequency, radiation if anywhere.
2. Associated systemic features of vomiting, fever.
3. Alterations in appetite, weight loss, if any.
4. Details of medicines given, investigations done if available as scanned copy
attachment in follow-up would be of great help.

Awaiting your response.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (7 hours later)

dr. given me bental, told me to stay on bland diet for a couple of days still had pain went back to regular diet pain got a little worse some times ok. very fustrating very gassy stromach rubbles all the time pain only on left lower abnamen no fever to sick at stomach just the pain with loose stools or some time constpation taking fiber. my doctor didn't say what to do if diet did not help. am not sick at stomach typing error, unless I have loose stools I feel like I'm not emptying out good

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
intestine infection requires primary work up with lab and usg .

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear

Thanks for the details .

* Still primary concern of intestine infection remains there .

* Recommendations for better recovery

- Need basic laboratory tests as complete blood counts and ultrasound
examination ( CT consideration comes later on ) .
- In our clinic we recommend to give proton pump inhibitors , pro biotics , gastro
intestinal antibiotics ( for which you require prescription ) .

- Consume plenty of liquids including boiled water , coconut water , lemon juice ,
green tea , coffee , butter milk , home made juices .
- Consume soft , light diet with preferable plain rice , cereals , pulses , legumes ,
organic fresh fruits .
- Avoid spicy , oily , non veg stuffs till possible .

- Remain ambulatory with walking , exercises , YOGA .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .

Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj