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what are the symptons of diverticulitis

Submitted: 572 days and 19 hours ago.
Category: Health
Value: $12
Status: CLOSED

Accepted Answer

Hi,
   Diverticulitis is basically when pouches of inner lining of the colon are formed and they get inflamed or infected. The symptoms maybe acute in onset or happen over a few days. The main symptoms are -
- pain on lower left side of abdomen, which can worsen
- nausea, vomiting. diarrhea, gas, bloating
- fever
- feeling of fullness

The diagnosis is done by blood tests and if required ultrasound or CT scan. Treatment is initially giving antibiotics and painkiller. Rarely surgery is required.

Read in detail below-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diverticulitis

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XX. XX

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Expert: Dr PG M.D.
Pos. Feedback: 98.5 %
Accepts: 1143
Answered: 8/25/2008

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