Diverticula is a small bulging pouch formed in the lining of the digestive system. They often form on the lower portion of the large intestine. If more than one pouches get inflamed, they result in causing diverticulitis. Mild cases are treated by taking rest, changing diet, and antibiotics. In severe cases, surgery is required.
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I am passing blood in my stools. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, My query is that whether I am suffering from piles or it is some other problem. I have attached images for reference. For almost 10 days, I am passing blood in my stool. It is not much in quantity, but still, it is there. I was on Isotretinoin cycles for 10 to 12 weeks to cure my acne pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The provided images do not reveal the presence of external piles; however, it's important to note that early stages of piles may not be externally visible. The occurrence of red-colored blood in stools suggests bleeding originating from the lower part of the digestive tr... Read Full »
What is the reason for my abdominal pain? Please help
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old female. Before 10 months, I got left side abdominal pain with mild fever. I went to the ER. After blood tests and CT scan, they said it as diverticulitis. After using antibiotics, it got cleared. Every couple of months I feel pain when I press my abdomen but no fever. W... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diverticula are the tiny bulges that are formed from the colonic wall and this condition is named diverticulosis. Blockade or infection or inflammation leads to diverticulitis. It will be associated with abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, occasional bleedi... Read Full »
Kindly advise about the recurrence of diverticular bleeding.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a diverticular bleed last year, which was after being treated for diverticulitis four months before that. I am a 62 year old male, who takes no medication. I was admitted to a hospital for three days, and nothing was done to me except a liquid diet. The reason they said they neve... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diverticular bleed recurrence chances are around 30 %. The risk factor of recurrence is uncontrolled hypertension, antiplatelet drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. So to prevent rebleed in your case, avoid NSAIDs. For more information consult a medical gas... Read Full »
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