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Suggest Treatment For Diverticulitis

I have had five (5) episode of diverticulitis this year. One in Feb., two in March and one in April. I was visiting Florida at the time, except for the one in April, the other three I treated on my own. The one in April was more problematic, so I went to the doctor and was put on an antibiotic. It just happened again this pass weekend and I was hospitalized. I believe it put me into A-fib ( the doctor at the hospital thought that as well) and didn t reach normal sinus rhythm for two days. I think it is time to talk with a colorectal doctor about possibly removing that part of the colon? What are your thoughts on that?
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Recurrent attacks of diverticulitis is an indication for surgical management, no doubt in that. So visit a colorectal doctor for surgical mangement.
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
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Suggest Treatment For Diverticulitis

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Recurrent attacks of diverticulitis is an indication for surgical management, no doubt in that. So visit a colorectal doctor for surgical mangement. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.