Diverticulitis ?

dav1965

My Brother in law has diverticulitis. He was told after the third time that they like to put a bag in.

Is that true or does he need a second opinion? Also what can he do to help himself feel better?

Thanks David

EhlerDave

Second opinion for sure.

We have a couple people here in town and they watch what they eat and have been dealing with this for many years. Flare ups will happen but get treated. No bags for either of them.

nmyers

You didn't tell us who "they" are.

But, if "they" are not board certified gastroenterologists, that should be his next appointment. Even if "they" are, a second opinion is highly recommended before signing up for major surgery. (I'd go to a major university affiliated hospital.)

A bag is something you get when you have no other option: Constant problems with irritation, infection, & maintenance.

Neal

mogley98

Yeah not a good answer unless they have already done scope and other tests.
My wife had very bad Diverticulitis and she had a lap coli procedure which essentially cut out the bad spot of the intestine and reconnected it, no bag and no problem for ten years since.

SoreShoulder

I posted this on another thread but it got involved in a difference of opinion.

Diverticulitis afaik is diverticulosis which has become inflamed.

You could induce jaloprocitis.

The capsaicin would calm inflammation and maybe suppress some of the bacterial or fungal activity causing the inflammation and the seepage of toxins through the colon wall.
Bad, bad plan. The burn is caused by your stomach being stimulated to produce more acid, not by the capsaicin.

goldeneagle76

My mom and Father-in-law both have it. Both have had multiple onsets. Never have they been told they need a bag. And they have had it bad before too. In bed on meds to dull the pain. Just have to really watch what they eat.

fishkiller41

Small seeds like strawberries and such are really tough on folks with that ailment.
While a truly crappie subject,I had an in law with the problem that did progress to the point of a resection of bowel and a temporary colostomy bag.
Everything seems fine now though they still stay away from the obviously dangerous foods.

bigborefan

my son had a bad case of Diverticulitis about 6 months ago. He had a few flare-ups before this one and this one was really bad. He had to have 10" of his colon removed and had to wear a colostomy bag (sp) for three months, then had surgery to reattach the colon. He's fine now and was told he should be ok now, hopefully.

dav1965

Thanks for the info.

SoreShoulder

Online sources mentioned diverticulitis correcting itself if enough fiber is taken for long enough.

fordsix

aloe vera juice

JamesRK

For a treatment that serious I'd get a second opinion even if I thought the doctor was right. Diverticulitis is one of those ailments that can be very serious or not noticeable or anything in between.

At my last colonoscopy the doctor told me I have mild diverticulitis but I probably won't need treatment during my lifetime.

OMCHamlin

I had it starting back in 2007. Had my first attack felt like a hot iron rod in my groin. Doubled me over, but I made it to my doc, who diagnosed it as such and started me on powerful antibiotics + a consult to a GI guy. Cured, but keep an eye on it. Okay. Second attack, spiked fever, really sick, same deal. Another visit to the GI doc, he says I was a good candidate for a colon resection. They did it, took about 7 " out. Didn't need a bag, reconnected right away. (first dump was a scary, bloody mess [xx(]). but I healed up and never had another problem. So far... I'd get a second opinion. Or a third.