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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Diverticulitis attacks
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Diverticulitis attacks
by weas, May 14, 2002 12:00AM
I am 31 years old I was first diagnosed with divirticulitis at the age of 24 I perforated when I was 29 they removed half of my large intestine and part of my colon and they did a reattachement. Since the surgery I have had at least 2 attacks this last one is lasting longer than usual with a fever nauseau constipation and swelling on my left side as well as back pain I went to a doctor and he told me that the back pain and fever was a result of the previous doctor not wanting to give me pain medication to put my colon to sleep. I am still experiencing back pain nauseau and the pain seems to have travelled to my right side what does this mean?.
Member Comments
by individual, May 16, 2002 12:00AM
It sounds like you might have an infection. If your doctor is not helping you get a second opinion! Did a colo-rectal surgeon perform the surgery? I wouldn't trust any other kind of surgeon for anything related to the colon or rectum.
