A question for the doctors here.

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Author Message Jeff B. (Miltonian) Junior Member Username: Miltonian Post Number: 185 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 12:40 pm:    I had a bout with diverticulitis about two years ago. Got an unexplainable pain in the "gut" that lasted about three days, at one point so bad that I couldn't stand without leaning against something. The doctor checked me over, gave me the diagnosis, I took the antibiotics, all was OK. I was told to eat more roughage and avoid foods with seeds in them. Great information, James! Are you on call for medical information 24/7?? Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 584 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 1:39 pm:    Heh I do shakespeare if that helps? Robert Callahan (Rcallahan) Junior Member Username: Rcallahan Post Number: 130 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 12:21 pm:    If your patient is also a TV actor then I think it can work Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 582 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 12:02 am:    Well Dr. Bob, I got a patient that needs open-heart surgery. Do you concur? Ill let you take care of that one LOL Robert Callahan (Rcallahan) Junior Member Username: Rcallahan Post Number: 129 Registered: 7-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 11:22 pm:    Jordan, I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV. I hope I can help. Dr. Bob Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 581 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 10:28 pm:    Thanks James! Helps a lot! I appreciate it! James Selevan (Jselevan) Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 458 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 10:20 pm:    Jordan - Diverticulitis will not lead to cancer. Cancer may occur in a colon that has/is been involved with Diverticulitis, but this is an association, not a cause and effect. Two separate, relatively common diseases occurring in the same person. Can diverticulitis lead to a serious disease? Yes. Diverticulitis is an inflammation of a diverticuli, presumably caused by infection with enteric bacteria. A diverticuli is a "pouch" formed in the lower colon (typically a "ballooning" caused by pressure within the colon). These "pouches" are small - approximately 1 cm in size - and can become plugged with fecal material. Once filled, bacteria can grow, which leads to typical inflammatory changes - rubor, dalor, tumor, calor (red, pain, growth/swelling, heat). This is all occurring in the wall of the colon. If severe enough, it can lead to perforation of the colon and big-time trouble. If untreated, sepsis, bowel obstruction, vomiting, severe pain, and death can ensue (all signs of peritonitis � inflammation of the inner lining of the abdomen). Basically � peritonitis occurs when fecal material spills into the abdomen (from the inside). Most diverticulitis is self-limited, and the body will "wall-off" the infection with scarring and granuloma formation. However, it can lead to perforation of the colon - not good for your health and other things. Attacks should be 1) accurately diagnosed, and 2) treated with antibiotics. Prevention is best achieved with high-roughage diets (reduces colon pressure). Hope this helps. See your doctor. Jim S. Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 579 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 9:39 pm:    Havent finished reading the site Eric sent me so Im not sure if its on there or not. James, Can Diverticulitus lead to cancerous growth in the Intestines? If not treated can it lead to anything more harmful or is it just a condition in itself? James Selevan (Jselevan) Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 455 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 6:55 pm:    Jordan - The doctor is in. How can I help? Jim S. Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 576 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 2:54 pm:    Thanks Eric, just what Im looking for. Eric Vartanian (Evartanian) Junior Member Username: Evartanian Post Number: 166 Registered: 3-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 2:44 pm:    Jordan, try here, hope this helps. http://www.medicinenet.com/Diverticulosis/article.htm Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 575 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 2:25 pm:    Well its just a question on the condition and general treatment, not for me...I just want to learn more about it. Tim N (Timn88) Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2643 Registered: 6-2001 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 2:09 am:    go to another doctor. no doctor is going to offer treatment advice without examining you first. Jordan Witherspoon (Jordan747_400) Member Username: Jordan747_400 Post Number: 571 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2003 - 12:26 am:    My doctor is off in Hawaii and im looking for some quick help regarding Diverticulitus and possible treatment. Can some of the doctors that might be able to answer some questions e-mail me at [email protected]? If not, can you point out some websites that I could do research on it with? I searched with Google and dogpile but haven't found anything that useful. Id really apprecaite it. Thanks