What is diverticulitis? Causes, symptoms, treatment & more
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- čas přidán 24. 03. 2020
- Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal disease that can cause abdominal pain, a low-grade temperature, nausea, vomiting, and a generally feeling of being unwell. Dr Lisa Das explains the various causes of diverticulitis, what foods you should avoid if you have it, and when it's the right time to receive treatment from a doctor.
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My GF was diagnosed with Colon diverticulitis,here to understand the disease better...Pray for her
I never understood why you come here when god could tell you the answers. If he couldn’t, then now i understand
Make sure you look after her this is a painful condition
Because I live in the USA and so many folks here are scared of lawsuits and ridicule you can't get this straight talk. Thank you for sharing your point of view. It was helpful.
I had diverticulitis a few years back. It started with a bloated constipation sort of feeling then had severe abdominal pain and ran a 102F fever. I drove myself to the ER thinking I had appendicitis. The way they found out was to do a CT scan with contrast--having to dye every half hour for 3 hrs. Finally got better with antibiotics. Thankfully mine was acute and went away in a few weeks
What is the name of the antibiotics?
Thanke you very much D Lisa you discuse all the subjecte in few minutes very infomative and beneficial. God blessed you.
Thank you for making this video!
I've had diverticulitis for about 10 years. I stay away from seeds and nuts particularly, in my case they will more than likely or not cause an outbreak.
"Gas"pills dont help, alka seltzer does, cannibis helps the most. Your diet is the key, however, if you have other ailments as I do, some of the recomended foods can cause other problems... you can't ignore it, that's for sure! Years ago, I got Beaver Fever, that was the most similiar feeling or illnes I would compare it to. The pain I experience is far worse than when I had appendicitis! It can be incredibly painful, my last attack (no doc) lasted 8 days of almost constant pain! Those memories inspire you to monitor your diet! LOL LOL Good luck
God bless!
What do you take for the stomach pain, Pepto didn't work for me.
@@mstang61 Aside from cannabis, I take 20 mg. Of omeprazole D R , once a day.It helps. Most important is diet! That's the best way to control it. Good luck
Thank you so much for this informative video as I was unaware as to what this was and how you can be affected.
Thank you doc. Very informative and quiet consoling.
Going through my second severe attack in less than a year. Was prescribed Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole for antibiotics, Indomethacin for pain, and Lactulose to help clear me out. This is the absolute worst pain I've ever been in, and I can't stop dry heaving all day. I've been drinking as much water as I can tolerate, and I'm praying I heal soon. I would never wish this on anyone.
Don’t take CIPRO. It’s a very dangerous medication with a black box warning that should only be prescribed as a last resort. Medical providers are too quick to prescribe this and the general public is pretty much unaware of the serious side effects.
Thank you Dr. Das!
I've just been diagnosed with this awful painful condition and never felt so nauseous and ill.
Hopefully will get there though.🤦
I’ve been diagnosed with this - my main symptom is slight blood loss in the colon. The blood loss can make me tired & I occasionally feel a bit sick but that is it at this stage for me. Thanks for uploading this video and everyone’s comments to support each other and share information. Being careful re: eating is key.
Same! Blood in stools regularly. Stay strong
Thank you - you too.
❤thank you so much this was quite informative
Diverticulitis was the worst pain!
I'm only 43 I've suffered with this for 4 years being rushed in hospital most of the time with very high temperature and a lot of pain ect it's no walk in the park
I'm 48 was just diagnosed with this a few days ago. The pain was 10x worse than having food poisoning or stomach flu. What do you take for the pain?
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis 2 years ago, and now I have a good sense of when the next flare-up is imminent. It's almost like I can predict it as soon as I consume something that I know I shouldn't. The symptoms include abdominal pain, accompanied by a mild fever, weakness, and an overall feeling of lethargy. To manage the fever, I take Advil and switch to a liquid diet for a minimum of three days. Thankfully, by the third or fourth day, I usually start to feel better. I've noticed that the key to avoiding such episodes, at least in my case, is to be extremely mindful of my dietary choices.
I am currently experiencing my second flare-up. My first was around 18 months ago. Symptoms are exact as yours. First flare-up I went to urgent care and was prescribed two powerful antibiotics that worked really good. But the thought of taking them again is not really something I would like to do. So hoping that a liquid fast of some type will help. Thank you!
@@yehman71 Dealing with a flare-up right now. Started yesterday and am now on a liquid diet. Have been taking Tylenol for the pain and fever. Glad it’s a long weekend.
@@sharma1976 Ohhh nooo!!! Not cool at all. Hope you are feeling better soon!!!
Thank you for your video
Very nice, Thanks.
I just got diagnosed with this. Just had an attack Friday, lasted 18 hours. Brutal, brutal pain...ab pain, projectile vomiting...horrible pain. Once it passed I slept for 24 hours solid. Wouldn't wish this on anyone. If I'd been able to walk I'd have found something to end it all with. Brutal, brutal pain. I'll never eat again. Broth till I die.
Having a glass of Metamucil every day has bought my Diverticulitis under control, no pain for the last 3 years and I can eat whatever I want. Have told 3 other people and their pain is gone also.
Ohhh, I’m in so much pain, I’m on my 3rd diverticulitis, I’m in so much pain! Seeing emer tomorrow
How old are you ?
Update, on Augmentin meds, feeling 100% better, took 2 weeks!
@@urwrstnm me?
Going to get some today thank you
Well I was rushing myself into a hospital and I was diagnosed with diverticulitis they gave me a course of antibiotic and painkillers because the pain was atrocious and then I forgot about it and then I've had to episode since and these are what I've gone through with all three. I've I was literally undressing on the toilet the cold sweat that I was going through was unbelievable I ended up feeling nauseated and felt like I wanted to throw up when that didn't happen the heat of my body was so intense that I had to go and lay down on the bathroom floor naked just to bring the temperature down. The last time I did that I lost my bowels on the floor there was no blood present in the toilet or on the floor until after I got up and after an hour I'm standing now I'm wondering what the hell happened to cause this Blood to come down and it continued for three days the doctor at the hospital said that he wanted to give me a cortisone suppository which I refuse to take wasn't going to stay up there anyways because of the bleeding what are your thoughts I'm going to see a gastroenterologist again but I thought I'd get a feel for what's going on with a response from you
This video gave me a lot of peace of mind, the way it's explained lowered my anxiety about being diagnosed with diverticulitis. (32, got pains on the right side, not asian, guess I'm just that special). But in my case doctors prescribed me antibiotics and a fluid diet for 24 hours, then said I'd be ok to eat low fiber/no fat meals
What antibiotic were you prescribed? Also how are you doing now?
Are you able to eat high fiber and fat food now?
It did! This video did it all! I just had the CT and that how it was discovered.
I just got diagnosed today and i am always bloated.
Wish I had this info two years ago, before I found myself in a hospital. Third day in perforated and was off to the OR with great haste.
Today I may be missing some colon, but I’m still rolling.
So glad your still alive
They took about a foot of my colon, just got my staples out. So far so good.
I was diagnosed with it after my colonoscopy on Wednesday. I'm 35 I have a follow-up on my doctor in 2 weeks maybe they'll give me some antibiotics or explain to me how to manage it. I thought I had stomach cancer or an ulcer and even bad heartburn when I'm glad my colonoscope doing well though and I hope I can get through this Diverticulitis
What was your symptoms?
@@jasonhwang5232
Inflammation in my stomach
A burning feeling in my stomach
Sweating and fever
Das didi dhonnobad
I get very bad flare ups the pain is so awful at times l can't handle the pain l had a very flare up yesterday nothing seems to be working for me at present
i had low back pain too excruciating!
Me too, that’s how I know I am getting an attack. Stomach pain is next. Mine is close to nerves which causes the back pain.
Surgery on monday
i was first known i had diverticulitis at the age of 15 im 18 now and still get pains thank you for this video
Omg I am so sorry to hear this..
I am 36 and was diagnosed at 34 😞
Did you try slippery elm, apple cider vinegar or diatomaceous earth?
I have it rn and it hurts sooo much.. I told my mom but she said if I still have the pain after a week she’ll bring me to the hospital
A year late but don't do that. I did the same but I was hours away from dying because few air bubbles escape.
I think I have this as I have a hot duck egg shaped pain low down on my left hand side that flares up and I have to live in the bathroom for about 8 hours in agonising pain and cold sweats... not fun at all
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My paperwork came in from consultant saying moderate/severe what does that mean
I had this problem too. This is what I used Weedborn CBD products for :)
What kind of CBD products do you use? Patches or creams?
Where can I get this pls. I am still in ER and got the cat scan results! Almost 6am now.
I got diagnosed with diverticulosis and when I was 19..
What age now
I’m 24 I was diagnosed over a month ago but hard to stick to a diet I been tryna go vegan but it’s hard. Experience pain in my right side as I type this.
Very interesting, but the background noise is terrible.
Yes,I can go to medical treatment,.but what can I personally do routinely for treatment?
i noticed mine was triggered by wheat. I later found out that wheat, despite not having sugar in it, spiked my blood sugar twice as high as sugar itself, causing me to be constipated every time i ate it. After treating it, just avoid wheat and stay regular. I also found that Magnesium REALLY helps in staying regular.
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Wheat is high carbs which turn to pure glucose after eating
Diet...
yes it's important to recieve treatment but the nhs are terrible and they do not help with this illness!!!
Would diverticulitis affect bladder functioning and urine frequency? Even cause UTI?
Why would your colon be related to your bladder?
So water fasting for 72 hours can clear this right up. Thank you!
I do not understand. Do you mean a 72-hour fast from eating and drinking only liquids?
@@aounaibek5201 nothing but water for 72 hours
My buddy has little bumps but they don't cause pain.He went to doc they said it was nothing but there still there.he is 45 male.
What is the best way to reduce the stomach pain, Pepto didn't work at all.
Paracetamol
I’m having discomfort on my left side of my stomach not hurting but feels like a blockage can’t empty my stool completely. Lost 10 pounds in 3weeks. Went to doctor yesterday they X-ray my stomach. I’m waiting for them to call me back.
What have you found out?
So right now I have severe pain and bloating in my lower abdomen. I feel shooting pain going to my rectum and sometimes the ...well you know. Im peeing about twice as much as I should but not emptying my bladder and going #2 with the same result. Never getting empty. As soon as I eat im bloated. Thoughts???
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis and I’ve also been urinating a lot. Trying to make some sort of connection.
@@stephaniemcdonald7162 I'm going on 6 weeks now in this agony. Now I've developed a mass in my lower right abdomen. As much as I hate it it may be the ER for me
I had to get a catheter for 2 weeks my Dr's are not helpful so I can only assume my cause. However I believe it's because of this diverticulosis
I had one.after 4 years today i have little pain in stomach and fever.
So you are fine now? How ? What did you take?
@@elvisedimo5694 1 spoon with glass of water and drink right way.2 times a day or 3 times
I've had it for years and I'm no expert but it seems to me that stress can be a factor. I'm also wondering if there's something in fast food that causes it too or a combination of the two. Obviously it's a very tricky disorder so just food for thought no pun intended.
I have just been diagnosed with this. However, I have a twelve-year-old daughter and a 13 year old boy with autism. So with all that stress i guess. It's not looking good for me.
@@dennislilley5562 Hi. Since I submitted this I figured out that alcohol (mouthwash) namely - Listerine was stealing the germs that my body needs to break down and process food properly. I suffered with this since 2006 and I just figured out a couple months ago that mouthwash was my problem the whole time. Since I quit using mouthwash I eat whatever I want and take Metamucil twice a day and I'm perfectly fine now. Don't know if it works for everyone but for me it did away with my problem. Good luck.
@@dennislilley5562 I figured out what's causing it for me it was Listerine. It kills the germs your body needs to process and digest food properly. Digestion starts in the mouth. Quit drinking alcohol and stop using mouthwash.
Good video.... but doctors just diagnose you and send you on your way with no advice etc.... plus lockdown is terrible for diverticulitis 😍
You're right. My first infection occurred last week. He sent me home with antibiotics and no dietary suggestions. I'm 7 days in and still in pain. Thank you YT, cause some doctors are not helpful, to say the least.
Vashti what I find helps me when I feel like that is to just eat white food… boiled chicken.. boiled rice … white fish..water … for a few days… and with diverticulitis… definitely no alcohol… doctors don’t help at all… you just have to work out what works for you … take care 🌸
Is this danger sir? My dad facing same problem. Doctor give some antibiotics medicine. Do need to do operation?
Consult your doctor after you get sick. The definition of sickcare.
Drs study medicine, and therefore know that some "Gastro" types of meds are likely to cause this side affect. I don't know why they're saying "causes are unknown".
This is more painful than breaking bones
My doctor prescribed me Metronidazole and Ciprofloxacin twice a day, but also mentioned that if it didn't improve to go to the ER for a CT scan. After 2 days I wasn't noticing improvement and the pain was getting worse, so I was reluctantly willing to drag myself to the ER the next day. After the 3rd day the pain decreased by about 30% to 40%. My advice is to wait at least *three* days.
Thaaaank you! Starting antibiotics today after last nights er visit. Hoping to be better ASAP!
Almost exactly where I’m at now- 3 days on antibiotics and not feeling a difference. Will finish the weeks meds and hope for the best. Mahalo🤙🏽
Cipro upset my stomach I had to stop taking that after a few days.
I started taking metamucil, one teaspoon before every meal and it has helped me a lot.
So far 4 months without any pain whatsoever and up until then I had some degree of pain or discomfort almost every day for 15 plus years.
Having same issue....on 2nd day of antibiotics
Well damn. They told me don't google my symptoms so I CZcams it instead. Thanks. And damn that sucks, Explains my lack of sleep, appetite, long rr breaks...due to that damn pain on the left.
Mine is on the left too, it sucks
@@kalom6133 are u a big drinker???
Not at all....
That Left I just noticed junk food and nuts flare up
2 .57 mind for diet . K
Keep off the fibre and add butter to move the food along more easily.
I have diverticulitis but I get sudden diarrhoea anytime.
Is that on the left lower side of the ribs?
Just below the rib. Lower abdomen area, pain can occur in the lower back as well. A tight feeling almost like a muscle cramp in the middle of the chest as well. It's not fun by any means
@@the_darklord5896 yes it's so painful and feel uncomfortable everytime. Also when I urinate is not normal. I will try to have some coconut water and kinchay leaves.
Yes it's on the left side below the ribs..
The first doctor I went to diagnosed it by having me lay down on my back and he slowly pushed down on my left side quite a ways down slowly and then he pulled his hand away quickly and that was very painful, that's when he said I think you have diverticulitis but will do a few more tests to see for sure.
I don’t think she told what caused it. That makes me very suspicious
A friend told me he cured himself of diverticulitis by drinking food grade diatomaceous earth.
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I have read that if you diverticulitis...you have to avoid popcorn and seeds...
Prevent nuts too...i had pain cause ive eaten these foods...
The newest research that you can Google states that those are outdated recommendations. Of course if you notice something that triggers you, absolutely avoid it.
debunked
Both nuts and popcorn, sweet corn and peas sets mine off
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They know absolutely nothing everything drs amd 'experts ' say is always conflicting and backwards , hopeless
This is evidence that god does not exist because no supreme being would create such a flawed system! 😢
Agree.
We are fallen beings, don't forget that.
Ño.sorgery.operazione .