What is diverticulitis? Causes, symptoms, treatment & more

My GF was diagnosed with Colon diverticulitis,here to understand the disease better...Pray for her

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

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!

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.

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.

Diverticulitis was the worst pain!

Thank you for making this video!

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.

Thanke you very much D Lisa you discuse all the subjecte in few minutes very infomative and beneficial. God blessed you.

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.

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 Dr. Das!

Thank you doc. Very informative and quiet consoling.

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.

❤thank you so much this was quite informative

I've just been diagnosed with this awful painful condition and never felt so nauseous and ill. Hopefully will get there though.🤦

Very nice, Thanks.

Thank you for your video

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.

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