Jill answers:

Hello there,

It is, necrotizing inflammation of one or more diverticula (small mucosal outpouching) of the colon

Possible reasons to get it,

Dietary fiber intake – finding
Obesity
Aging
Diverticular disease
Lack of exercise

Ways to find it,

Abdominal guarding
Increased body temperature
Abdominal mass
Abdominal pain – Acute
Bowel sounds hyperactive
Constipation
Decreased bowel sounds
Diarrhea
Dysuria
Increased frequency of urination
Nausea and vomiting – Acute
Rectal mass
Rectal pain
Stress
Tenderness
Urgent desire to urinate

Kind regards, I hope this helps!
If you want ways to diagnosis it I will post it in an edit.

Jill answers:

Diverticulitis is a condition in which diverticuli in the colon rupture. The rupture results in infection in the tissues that surround the colon.

Diverticula can occur throughout the colon but are most common near the end of the left colon called the sigmoid colon. The condition of having these diverticula in the colon is called diverticulosis

Causes:

The muscular wall of the colon grows thicker with age. Thickening of the colon wall may reflect the increasing pressures required by the colon to eliminate feces.

Constipation makes the muscles strain to move stool that is too hard. It is the main cause of increased pressure in the colon. This excess pressure might cause the weak spots in the colon to bulge out and become diverticula

The increased pressure in the colon can lead to breakdown of the wall of the diverticula leading to infection. The narrow openings of diverticula may trap fecal matter, which can lead to infection. Or, an obstruction in the narrow opening of a diverticulum may reduce blood supply to the area, which leads to inflammation.

In the past, doctors thought that nuts, seeds, popcorn and corn played a role in causing diverticulitis by getting trapped in the diverticula. However, recent research has found that these foods weren’t associated with an increased risk of diverticulitis

These factors may increase your chances of getting diverticulitis: Aging; Obesity; lack of exercise and too little fiber.

Too little Fiber-Occurs where low-fiber diets are common. The disease is rare in countries of Asia and Africa, where people eat high-fiber vegetable diets.

You’re more likely to get diverticulitis if you’re over 40.
Age-related changes, such as a decrease in strength and elasticity of your bowel wall, could contribute to diverticulitis

No, you wouldn’t get it via introduction of bacteria into the anal canal.

Jill answers:

Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. Inflammation in the body is from an infection.

The high, indiscriminate use of antibiotics by doctors destroys the intestinal flora that is 3/4 of the immune system in the body. These intestinal flora are responsible for much of the digestion that takes place. Additionally, these flora produce butyric acid that nourishes the cells of the large intestines. The American diet is absolutely horrible and that, in combination with the drugs and antibiotics given to people, destroys much of the body’s ability to be healthy and avoid infections like that.

This is definitely a preventable disease. The high carb, low fat diets being promoted in America are simply terrible for you. The drug ALLI that was recently approved by the FDA is just another example of this insanity. If you want to avoid this type of problem, there is a very simple way to do that. Don’t listen to the so called “food experts” that are promoting bad food choices. They are nothing more than “hired guns” of the food industry’s big dollar marketing scheme. They know that people listen to “experts.”

One of the biggest misconceptions is this advertised marketing scheme for antacids. It is the lack of stomach acid that is causing acid indigestion. The words “acid indigestion” were created to make people think too much stomach acid is causing this problem, when in fact it is the LACK of STOMACH ACID causing the problem. Lactic acid from rotting, purtrefying, fermenting food due to the lack of stomach acid is causing the acid feeling. Neutralizing it just stops the digestive process, allowing a cascade of events that can lead to high BAD bacteria getting into the intestines that stomach acid normally kills. This bad bacteria wreak havoc with the intestinal flora making the production of butyric acid very low, allowing inflammation to happen. High levels of omega 6 inflammatory acids produced by hydrogenated oils, vegetable oils, processed foods like chips, etc. Promote this inflammatory response from the body. This inflammation process is how the body heals itself by bringing more blood flow to the inflamed area, but if the nutrients are not in the body to fight the infection(s), they cause all kinds of problems like IBS.

Learn to eat right and your chances of getting a disease like that or any other disease will greatly diminish. A very, very good book for you to read is: “Nourishing Traditions” by Sally Fallon and also “Life Without Bread” by Christian Allan, pH.D.

Read those books and you will gain huge knowledge that will help you all your life.

Good luck

Jill answers:

Symptoms

Symptoms of diverticulitis may last from a few hours to several days. These symptoms may include:

Tenderness, cramps, or pain in the abdomen (usually in the lower left side but may occur on the right) that is sometimes worse when you move.
Fever and chills.
A bloated feeling, abdominal swelling, or gas.
Diarrhea or constipation.
Nausea and sometimes vomiting.
Loss of appetite.
Complications also can cause symptoms. If an abnormal opening (fistula) develops between the colon and the vagina or the colon and the urethra, you may pass air or stool from the vagina or the urethra.

Other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a urinary tract infection, may cause symptoms similar to diverticulitis. Symptoms such as rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habits, and unexplained weight loss may be signs of colon cancer. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your health professional.

Initial treatment

Treatment for diverticulitis depends on the severity of your symptoms. If the pain is mild, you are able to drink liquids, and you have no signs of complications, treatment may include:

Medications such as antibiotics and pain relievers.
Changes in diet, starting with a clear-liquid or bland diet that is low in fiber until the pain goes away, then increasing the amount of fiber.
Although some people avoid nuts, seeds, berries, and popcorn, believing that they might get trapped in the diverticula and cause pain, there is no evidence that these foods cause or worsen diverticulitis. 1

If the pain is severe, you are not able to drink liquids, or you have complications of diverticulitis, hospitalization is necessary. Treatment will include:

Receiving antibiotics in a vein (intravenous, or IV).
Receiving intravenous fluids and nutrition only (no food or drink by mouth) for up to a week to allow the bowel to rest.
Keeping the stomach empty by sucking out the contents through a tube passed up the nose and down the throat into the stomach (nasogastric or NG tube). This may be needed if you are vomiting or have abdominal swelling.
Performing surgery either for complications of diverticulitis or if you have had repeated attacks that are not helped by changing your diet. About 15% to 20% of initial attacks of diverticulitis require surgery. 3
Most cases of promptly treated diverticulitis will improve in 2 to 3 days.

Jill answers:

This is an inflammation of the diverticula. Diverticula are small pouches in the intestinal system. It is treated by a change in the diet. If an infection is present antibiotics will also be prescribed’
Dr.’s think the cause is not having enough fiber in the diet.

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Yes. Proctitis causes inflamed tissue in the colon.

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No it can’t

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Younger populations do not have a high risk for colorectal cancer (although it does occur, rarely). Certain things which may cause colonic symptoms in younger people are ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, anal fissure, and lactose intolerance.

Keeping a log of your symptoms and seeing a GP will help sort out what the cause is.

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No. You shouldn’t be worried. If you diagnose yourself over the internet they can tell you you’re dying. Constipation goes along with Your Period. I have had this problem since I was 13 years old. I am now 43 yrs old, and STILL Get constipated before my period. Increase Fiber, Fluids, and Fruit in your diet 2 weeks before your period. You may also be helped by Prune Wafers, which can be found in your local health store.

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1. You’re pooping more or less often.
The presence of a tumor in your bowel throws things off. As your body tries to adjust to its presence, demands, and byproducts, you may experience changes in your bathroom habits. For example, let’s say a tumor is slowly growing in your colon, inhibiting the flow of solid waste. You may or may not notice that you’re defecating less often.

But if the tumor gets large enough, it may become very difficult for your poop to get by it and you’ll end up constipated. Sound like a crap shoot? (No pun intended.) The tumor may obstruct your bowel. You may notice a difference. You may get constipated.

That’s why, in general, it’s best to get regular screenings rather than rely on symptoms to alert you to the presence of the cancer.

2. Your stool is thinner than usual.
Imagine a three-lane tunnel full of cars, all driving through with a nice, steady flow. Now imagine that two big rigs decide to block the left lanes in tandem… Then they slow to a stop. Both of them. Blocking both left lanes. What do the cars do? They start filing to the right so they can get around the obstruction.

The same sort of thing happens in the bowel. Everything is flowing fine and dandy until a tumor starts to grow, causing an obstruction. As the obstruction gets bigger, the space around it gets smaller. So, as you might expect, tumors toward the “tunnel exit” tend to cause this effect of narrowed stool.

3. You have stomach cramping or bloating.

Bloating may be the result of a bowel obstruction. Cramping may be caused by constipation or diarrhea. In more advanced stages of colorectal cancer, severe abdominal cramping may be caused by the tumor perforating (poking through) the bowel wall.

4. There’s bright red blood in or on your poop.
Tumors tend to bleed. Not a whole lot and not constantly, but they do bleed. As a result, some of that blood may be found in your stool. If the tumor is in the right colon, the blood will most likely be dried and virtually invisible by the time the poop leaves the body. However, if the tumor is in the rectum or toward the end of the left colon, it may still be fresh and therefore, bright red.

5. You’ve experienced unexplained weight loss.
Many of us wouldn’t want to question unexplained weight loss. We’d just be happy to be losing weight! But, even though the prospect of losing weight without even trying may seem a blessing, it really is something to question. It’s the old “if it sounds too good to be true…” idea.

See more at http://coloncancer.about.com/cs/thebasics/a/Top10CCSymptoms.htm

Jill answers:

I had a good friend that would suffer with attacks from this condition – it really sounded terrible.

I can suggest some natural supplements that really help with this condition. If you are interested, please contact me.

Best Wishes

Jill answers:

This is very complicated question you should constult doctor , it will be better then asking here,
Get Well Soon…

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The best thing to do is what you are doing – going to the specialist and being VERY descriptive about your pain. In the meantime, watch what you eat. You may be very sensitive to a certain kind of food which would cause this (for ex, I cannot eat oily or fatty foods or i get similar symptoms) you should go to the dr and be sure that nothing is wrong with your appendix…you don’t want to assume that this is constipation or a gi problem when it could be a ruptured appendix.

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SMACKERS:
Time to think up a new question as you keep asking the same one almost daily and wasting people’s time. If this was bowel obstruction you’d be dead by now and bowel CA you’d know it!!

Jill answers:

Ulcers should only cause pain around the base of your ribcage and above. You could have a thing called Irritable bowel syndrome. Its a major cause of a multitude of digestive system symptoms, can cause cramping pain as well as bloating of your tummy, diarrhea/alternating constipation where you won’t go to the toilet. A colonoscopy should have ruled out serious bowel problems like crohns disease so don’t worry too much. Do you have any other symptoms? Are you tired? Fever? Vomit/nausea?

Jill answers:

He doesnt think its appendicisitce? That causes flu like symptoms like vomiting and dirrahea…and stomach pain. And sometimes you dont even have a fever with it. Are you having sharp pains in your abdomen? I would get a second opinion if I were you. I have ulcerative colitis…and I dont get anythng but mild cramping, I doubt it’s an ulcer. Im guessing something with your gull bladder or appendix.

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You have to report an injury on the day that it happens in order for your company to submit a claim for Work mans Comp. You cannot tell them after the fact, it doesn’t count. Report it, get a lawyer and never settle on the case so they pay your medical bills from your injury for life.

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I’m thinking of it as Hemorrhoids. But only your Physician can confirm that.

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Have you had a stool sample tested? With those symptoms, I would wonder if you should be checked for colitis, which is an infection of the colon. A stool sample should also check for parasites.

Probably what they were screening for with the blood test, scope and ultrasound would include a systemic infection of some sort, growths, ulcers, cancer, perforations or twists in your bowel, and possibly things like celiac disease–you’ll have to ask your doctor exactly what they were testing for, or request a copy of the test results to find out exactly.

Jill answers:

Try spend more time doing the things you enjoy. Walking , TV , Art , Music, Nice Food, Company etc.

Get help with things and tasks that you don;t like so you spend less time on them.

Basicallly keep occupied and feel better . Good Luck.

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I did the same thing. When I first got pregnant the office that I go to gave out a sheet of meds that are ok while you are pregnant. Pepto was one of them. Well I was sick and I took it,,,, well come to find out, its not ok to take(because there is a form of asprin in it) But I asked a friend that is a nurse practitioner and she said I will be fine. So dont worry

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Acidophilus is a natural component of yogurt. The kind you take in pill form is closely related. Some people have a minor reaction for a few days, as you are.

If you are able to drink milk (not lactose intolerant), try drinking milk with the pills. It is pretty much what the bacteria expect to find. If you happen to be lactose intolerant, have some soy milk with the pills. Eventually your digestive system will be humming along.

You are pregnant, so cut out the really bad food, whatever it is.

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Maintain a healthy diet, avoid any foods that are known to you to cause you problems. The hormones in pregnancy could play havoc with your bowels, but monitor them. Increase your fluids to help decrease constipation, even prunes or prune juice on a daily basis is a natural way of trying to preven constipation.

Your doctor will help further with your bowel irritations. It may settled once the hormones level out, but may not. Your doctor should have the suggestions.

As for your breasts, this is normal. They are developing the “milk glands” so they will be sore and they will swell. Breasts change sizes numerous times during pregnancy and also after birth when the milk actually “comes in” they will enlarge again.

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Any rectal bleeding is cause for calling a doctor.

If you are getting really dehydrated, you might need to get to the hospital so that you can get an IV with fluids in it.

Good luck!!

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Something like this has been happening to me sence week 12 im currenty 19 weeks but i get a hotflash then an hour or so later i really got to go pee my doc says its normal for what im experienceing and it would be normal to have bowl movements right after