Diverticulitis Signs & Symptoms (And Why They Occur)

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  • Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are outpouchings or “bulges” in the large intestine that are caused by weak large intestine walls. The diverticula can form more commonly in certain parts of the large intestine, so diverticulitis symptoms can occur more commonly in particular locations on the abdomen. Furthermore, the inflammation and swelling of diverticula can lead to other more non-specific symptoms, which we will discuss in this lesson.
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  • @carolynmoffett5
    @carolynmoffett5 2 роки тому +1362

    LORD I ask that YOU would touch all those who are sick in their bodies. I rebuke diverticulitis and command healing to spring forth. By JESUS stripes they are healed and made whole. LORD I ask that YOU would restore their health and heal them of their wounds. I decree and declare miracles and creative miracles now in JESUS HOLY NAME.

  • @BOLLOCKS1968
    @BOLLOCKS1968 2 роки тому +1252

    If it hadn't been for diverticulitis I never would have gone to the emergency room and had a CT scan where they found out that I had stage 2 Renal Cancer with a 2.5 centimeter tumor in my right kidney. Last week I had the cancer and part of my kidney removed during a 4 and a half hour sugery. Left undiagnosed they gave me 3 to 4 years to live. So thank you diverticulitis for saving my life! ✌❤

    • @evavera1346
      @evavera1346 2 роки тому +34

      I have two verticulos, i do colonoscopy every 3 years, las week I did, dr said no problem, but his checks the stomach, I have hiatal hernia, not two big, recommended strict diet, plus I have arterial vasculitis, please take care your health, God bless you and your family.

    • @Tamar-sz8ox
      @Tamar-sz8ox 2 роки тому +22

      Take care ❤️ wishing you the best possible outcome

    • @shannonrussell3595
      @shannonrussell3595 2 роки тому +16

      I'm praying 4 u..hope u feel good

    • @evavera1346
      @evavera1346 2 роки тому +12

      🙏💖🧡💛💚💙God bless you and your family, and everyone 🙏❤

    • @dumbassperze4767
      @dumbassperze4767 2 роки тому +12

      Glad you caught it in time God bless you

  • @wonderwoman5528
    @wonderwoman5528 Рік тому +154

    I want to spread the word as someone who has had intensely bad flare ups of diverticulitis. My advice to anyone, no matter your diet. The most important change I’ve made to avoid flare ups is to drink a glass of water before anything first thing in the morning. The water aids digestion, stops blockages, encourages bowel movement. Obviously, drinking water after ever meal would also be ideal, but if you’re too busy just make sure the first thing you put to your lips when you wake up is water. Touchwood I haven’t had any flare ups.

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 Рік тому +2

      @Just Peachy go for it. I think it would benefit many people’s guts :)

    • @agztmarreacts3655
      @agztmarreacts3655 Рік тому +2

      Question! What were your symptoms? Was it a sharp pain that comes and goes?

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 Рік тому +6

      @@agztmarreacts3655 the initial flare up had me withering on the floor in agony. The sort of pain that would have you taken to A&E. The pain was in my left side, and was so painful you couldn’t touch it, completely inflamed. Then it took me 2 weeks of a liquid diet, and feeling like I’d been beaten up on the inside, before I could step outside the house.

    • @agztmarreacts3655
      @agztmarreacts3655 Рік тому +2

      @@wonderwoman5528 oh I see, but when it first started how did it start? Just a sharp pain?

    • @wonderwoman5528
      @wonderwoman5528 Рік тому +3

      @@agztmarreacts3655 yes an acute, sharp pain. I was eating a vegetarian sausage at the time, with whole beans inside it. As I swallowed, I bent over double, knowing the bean had got lodged inside my diverticula

  • @noneofyourbusines1476
    @noneofyourbusines1476 3 роки тому +204

    When I went to the ER doubled up in pain, running a 103° fever, I will never forget the first words fron the admitting nurse..."Now understand we don't give pain meds for a stomach ache." Thankfully, the Doctor on call recognized the problem, and saved my life, barely, with emergency surgery. I had full blown sepsis due to ruptured bowel.

    • @EddieBlout
      @EddieBlout 3 роки тому +24

      I had to beg for pain meds the whole time I was in the hospital as the pain would come back way before the medication wore off. Sorry you had a similar experience. :( This stuff sucks!

    • @ih8people679
      @ih8people679 3 роки тому +7

      My God.. glad ur okay

    • @peachmelba9333
      @peachmelba9333 3 роки тому +10

      She was maybe waiting for your stomach to explode and ooze pus through the skin? RULES- WTF- YOU WERE VERY SICK!

    • @britannia55
      @britannia55 3 роки тому +18

      You should have said to the nurse, so if I just only have a stomach ache why am I being admitted...

    • @joanmcnulty2221
      @joanmcnulty2221 3 роки тому +10

      Thats shocking what you went through. It should not happen in this day and age. I hope you're keeping well .I have never suffered anything like this and I've had many health issues. I live in Northern Ireland so we're away behind here. Xox

  • @victorcraig2525
    @victorcraig2525 2 роки тому +27

    This is the best way anybody has explained the way it causes you to suffer 💯 fantastic

  • @mechielehardwick2844
    @mechielehardwick2844 2 роки тому +32

    I'm going through a really bad flare up right now and it has made me so depressed. They told me l had Diverticulitis. I thought l was also developing a UTI didn't realize that this was part of it. Thank You so much.

    • @JM-sr5ct
      @JM-sr5ct 2 роки тому +3

      I hope you are feeling better ❤️

  • @janetrjones7815
    @janetrjones7815 3 роки тому +158

    I also had this several years ago. I woke up that morning with such pain especially trying to go to the bathroom. My husband took me to the doctors office, they did a scan and found air in my system. Sent me to a surgeon right away. In the mean time, I felt cold, very weak, just wanted to lay down and sleep. That afternoon I was in emergency surgery and woke up with a colostomy bag. Its since been removed, but I have never felt this much pain and I've had two children. Nothing to ignore.

    • @melindaaldrian9855
      @melindaaldrian9855 Рік тому +1

      This is exactly my story. Glad yours came out well.

    • @oweunuffin2252
      @oweunuffin2252 Рік тому +1

      What kind of doctor do I need to go to? I'm beside myself with pain. Thankyou

  • @margamassmann9696
    @margamassmann9696 3 роки тому +106

    I was diagnosed with this condition nearly 20 years ago, but thank God, never had any problems since then.

    • @okeibomo6028
      @okeibomo6028 2 роки тому +4

      How have you been managing it?
      Will like to know what treatments you've been taking

    • @lola-br4ps
      @lola-br4ps Рік тому +4

      What foods and diets have you been using?

    • @alicekenny4081
      @alicekenny4081 Рік тому +4

      Just don’t eat popcorn, nuts and seeds. And stay away from all red meat including pork.

  • @tinadavis7742
    @tinadavis7742 3 роки тому +44

    I had diverticulosis. Had to have emergency surgery. Was very close to death. Thank God I'm still here this happened 3 yrs ago.pain was the worse ever.

    • @gregoryrodriguez5621
      @gregoryrodriguez5621 3 роки тому

      Did you have the surgery in the emergency room? I've met very little doctors willing to do the surgery

    • @melgrant7404
      @melgrant7404 3 роки тому

      People don't realise it can be fatal

    • @Tatamargie256
      @Tatamargie256 2 роки тому +1

      What was the symptoms 😳

  • @wendywilliams9893
    @wendywilliams9893 Рік тому +19

    So very interesting and informative. Thank again for making these symptoms so understandable. Helps enormously

  • @alistairewen9558
    @alistairewen9558 3 роки тому +28

    Had the operation 14 yrs ago, minimum 12 days in hospital. My symptoms were pretty disgusting. The op was completely successful.

    • @TMGMedia73
      @TMGMedia73 Рік тому

      You lucked out with the surgery. I had infectious fluid that kept building up around my lungs and abdomen. Ended up with a pulmonary embolism and a cardiac arrest. I spent a total of 6 months in the hospital from this crap.

  • @cmacalino
    @cmacalino Рік тому +7

    Amazing breakdown of causes and symptoms. Thank you for quality information and no “crappie” sales gimmicks.

  • @shaynezarkowsky5374
    @shaynezarkowsky5374 3 роки тому +68

    I had mine in the right lower quadrant which threw the doctors off at first. Luckily I got a good ER doctor who brought in a surgeon who recognized right away that I was different but still presenting with darvariculitis. I was admitted for 5 days and ultimately ended up having surgery but thankfully not under emergency escaping a stoma. I am so grateful to good care by this team of doctors.

    • @efdawahfan
      @efdawahfan 2 роки тому

      Did you had corona ?? Did you did keto diet ??

    • @keithblaler7987
      @keithblaler7987 2 роки тому +1

      Same with mine...lower right!! They thought i might need my amended out!

    • @paulinejordan6905
      @paulinejordan6905 2 роки тому +2

      @@keithblaler7987 my pain is mainly on right side as well

  • @BillonBass
    @BillonBass 9 місяців тому +10

    I lost a foot of my large colon from an undiagnosed case of diverticulitis that ultimately burned a hole in my colon and almost killed me. Fortunately it was caught just in time when I had a major attack and I was saved by some great docs in Costa Rica. I should note I had problems with this for years but not once did my Mayo Clinic doctors figure out what I had. The doctor in Costa Rica saw it immediately and he was right! That was 20 years ago and I’m still fine with no real after affects except feeling better again!

    • @karinpalaneck6060
      @karinpalaneck6060 7 місяців тому

      what is the contact of the doctor in Costa Rica please?

  • @sarahbrennan1342
    @sarahbrennan1342 3 роки тому +29

    Hi this is one of the best videos I have seen on this. ..... the doctors don’t tell you how serious it can get 💛

  • @darlenewilliams0826
    @darlenewilliams0826 Рік тому +3

    This was the most informative video I’ve seen and super helpful . Thank you !

  • @milankovacevic1483
    @milankovacevic1483 2 роки тому +5

    You explained it better than my doctor. Thanks for the video.

  • @Janetgreen64
    @Janetgreen64 3 роки тому +156

    My mother died after her colon burst due to diverticula disease. She had an operation after being rushed into hospital but suffered sepsis and passed away. She had constant problems with constipation. I have since been diagnosed after tests for cancer. I have zilch problems with my bowels thank goodness so was surprised to be told I suffered from this disease. My mother was in severe pain for a week waiting for one particular GP she trusted to return from holiday ... unfortunately it was too late for her because she had left it too long. She died at age 50. I was nine months pregnant with her granddaughter. So please dont leave it if you are in severe pain ... seek advice. I know if I start to have problems as a result of my diverticulitis I will be in touch with my doctor ... I’m not taking chances like my mum.

    • @Lena-yj4il
      @Lena-yj4il 3 роки тому +9

      So sad, that your mama died because of that.I had also last minute surgery, the dr said each minute was counted.

    • @Janetgreen64
      @Janetgreen64 3 роки тому +12

      @@Lena-yj4il I’m so relieved you had a successful outcome and survived. I hope you have been healthy since you had this terrible experience. We should always love life and never take it for granted . X

    • @Lena-yj4il
      @Lena-yj4il 3 роки тому +3

      @@Janetgreen64 Yes, I am healthy now. Thx for Your respond :).

    • @melissaholliday6979
      @melissaholliday6979 3 роки тому +10

      So sorry for your loss. May God wrap you in His love and bring you peace and comfort.

    • @Janetgreen64
      @Janetgreen64 3 роки тому

      @@melissaholliday6979 ... Thank you

  • @Janey-hj6pr
    @Janey-hj6pr 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks to all the people that have left their story even the the topic can be embarrassed or TMI, it really helps others.xx

  • @barbarakirby3907
    @barbarakirby3907 2 роки тому +71

    So glad to see this demonstration… exactly where my pain is located. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis
    about 8 years ago.

  • @aliheartzuphrakonkham3005
    @aliheartzuphrakonkham3005 3 роки тому +22

    Oh. I had the pain on the lower right side and super bloating to where it was painful to walk, yes the pain it's like a stabby pain and its constant

    • @jettacaldwell
      @jettacaldwell 2 роки тому +2

      Feels like labor contractions and is getting worse with a lot of gas pain too … haven’t been to doctor yet but now I may go soon

  • @rosemarybach-holzer3937
    @rosemarybach-holzer3937 2 роки тому +26

    Thank you so very much to JJ Medicine. 🤗 Although I have been diagnosed (twice over the years) with DV... this one video has encapsulated pretty much most of my symptoms and has brought to light that the tediously debilitating symptoms with which I have been "living" since 2007; are in fact due to the DV! This diagnosis has never been presented to me despite numerous tests. I believe it is that simple. It is the DV which is the reason for my symptoms. Thank you!!! And... to all those who have this condition... sending many Angel Blessings and excellent health to each and every one of you. 😘

    • @patyoung5330
      @patyoung5330 2 роки тому +3

      I had so many to determine if I had DV. Never could find it. 5 years later now-I bit the bullet and opted for surgery. They removed 4 in of small intestine and 10 in of large. I now have ostomy. and very happy with it. No pain!

    • @jerrysmith7551
      @jerrysmith7551 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and blessings back to you. Thank you for being a beautiful, thoughtful Rose. Bcool, and stay safe.

    • @rosemarybach-holzer3937
      @rosemarybach-holzer3937 2 роки тому

      @@patyoung5330 Hello Pat, thank you so much for your comment. I am absolutely delighted your operation resulted in no more pain for you. Bless your heart, that is brilliant and heart-warming to hear! Thank you for sharing that with me and I send so many Blessings to you and continued happiness. Take care, R x 🤗

    • @rosemarybach-holzer3937
      @rosemarybach-holzer3937 2 роки тому +1

      @@jerrysmith7551 Hello Jerry, thank you for your kind comment. Stay safe too. R 😊x

  • @pickypasswords
    @pickypasswords Рік тому +2

    If I heard correctly in this video, it was said that the pain symptom was constant but that was not the case for me when I was diagnosed with it. I had developed a fever during the day and rapidly felt worse during the day with fever and chills. Later that night I had apparently had a seizure and was in the hospital. They ran head to toe test trying to figure what it was. They said I had diverticulitis without the pain symptoms, leading to fever then seizure. It was a blessing that I went to the Dr. that day cause I learned I had a mini-stroke in my past I was unaware of. I am now getting treated for that. Thank you Lord.

  • @gailpriscillabenderfosse1402
    @gailpriscillabenderfosse1402 Рік тому +17

    I have all the symptoms just had a cystoscopy and alls well but the burning bladder , frequent urination and constant pain in the lower right abdomen just answered my question . I just came across this video by chance but have an appointment with my doctor next week . Now I can explain it to him . Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @snehalalwani3664
      @snehalalwani3664 Рік тому +1

      Did you get any formal diagnosis?

    • @gailpriscillabenderfosse1402
      @gailpriscillabenderfosse1402 Рік тому +1

      @Sneha Lalwani yes I had a colonoscopy i have diverticuli but no inflammation, hence no diverticulitis ,it must be the after effects of the hysterectomy I had so will have a MR of the stomach on Tuesday

  • @kevingrady8736
    @kevingrady8736 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you, this is very helpful.

  • @poogadaddy7298
    @poogadaddy7298 2 роки тому +3

    This was an excellent presentation. Thank you very much.

  • @dylanenfield1378
    @dylanenfield1378 26 днів тому +1

    I was diagnosed with diverticulitis at age 23, with perforation and a mass of pus found in my large intestine. Thankfully the surgeons did an amazing job and removed my sigmoid section of my colon, I’m now healthier than ever, with a huge battle scar to show for it👍🏼 it all started with a pain in my right side, and I went to the doctors with the worry of having appendicitis, but it shocked me that this even existed

  • @dawnlorraineskincare
    @dawnlorraineskincare Рік тому +6

    I think the common medical information on this is just wrong and that this is not from high fiber diets, just the opposite. I suffered with severe constipation IBS and diverticulitis for years and years. I was told to eat more fiber despite that I was already eating large amounts of fiber. It got worse. What was the medical advice? "eat more fiber". I couldnt have been eating more fiber... nearly my entire diet was fiber and I was taking psyllium fiber and I still got worse. What healed my symptoms was a LOW FIBER meat based diet. Since I changed my diet, ALL my symptoms totally disappeared.

  • @chicowest3813
    @chicowest3813 3 роки тому +5

    Very well explained.

  • @danielfreire4840
    @danielfreire4840 2 роки тому +5

    Very clear explanation of disease state, easy to follow and understand. I commend your presentation skills. Great job.

  • @reremahdi7
    @reremahdi7 3 роки тому +12

    Very good explanation 👏

  • @mugsymegaton3769
    @mugsymegaton3769 3 роки тому +178

    I had this too, the pain was so bad for months and it wasn’t until I started passing gas with my urine that they realized I had diverticulitis, it rotted a hole into my bladder and eventually I was pissing rice, tomato seeds, lettuce and feces, it took two major colon resection surgery’s to get me back to mostly normal, that was 2 or 3 years ago, so far so good, not very pleasant though.

    • @sandrawilliams1563
      @sandrawilliams1563 3 роки тому +8

      had this also hurt so bad I stop.eating loss weight got down to 88 pounds had surgery took part of my colon that was in 2018 when I had the surgery

    • @peachmelba9333
      @peachmelba9333 3 роки тому +10

      Glad you're still around Muggsy- it's always better hearing from a veteran. Have an appointment this month to get to the bottom of things. I have the pain, foamy urine, yet my blood work says low protein.

    • @ishihtzuknot
      @ishihtzuknot 2 роки тому +17

      Holy shite, that is so scary I’m so sorry you went through this. Blessings to you.

    • @sagarkumargupta2865
      @sagarkumargupta2865 2 роки тому +8

      Eat vegetarian and natural food.

    • @virginialpinon748
      @virginialpinon748 2 роки тому +8

      Omg. I thought mine was bad. I'm blessed compared 2 u. May u be blessed to be better.

  • @allykuit5384
    @allykuit5384 2 роки тому +13

    Has anyone on here experienced the intense burning in the lower back? I sobbed all night with my first attack. It felt like my back was being roasted. I had no idea what was happening and didn't connect the two things until years later.

    • @asos2657
      @asos2657 2 роки тому +3

      I have a feeling that i have this condition and I also experience from random burning sensations on my back. Not just lower back but sometime, actually most times, my upper back or mid back.

  • @sandrakinsella433
    @sandrakinsella433 3 роки тому +32

    Thank you for being so informative This helps me enormously to understand my problem 👍

    • @nickybritain4900
      @nickybritain4900 3 роки тому +1

      Sandra, I hope you had your problems investigated and you are on the mend. Too many people falling by the wayside with undiagnosed issues.

    • @sandrakinsella433
      @sandrakinsella433 3 роки тому

      @@nickybritain4900 Aww thank you I’ve been feeling the best I have felt in a long time I was lucky enough to get an sympathetic Gp who has helped me enormously I now got my life back 😊

  • @subiyota
    @subiyota Рік тому

    Just want to say thank you for making a very detail video on this !!

  • @kathyburris4159
    @kathyburris4159 2 роки тому +62

    Diverticulitis isn't something to ignore, I am still recovering from surgery that was done in May of this year. The 2 hour surgery turned into a 7 hour operation, and I had to have a stent put in my ureter. Part of my bowels and colon had to be removed and I coded on the operating table. Spent 3 days 100% on a ventilator.... so please, get checked if you have abdominal pain.

    • @sallynickerson550
      @sallynickerson550 2 роки тому +2

      Oh my! So sorry you had to endure all this. Take care, best wishes, God Bless.

    • @dogwood8550
      @dogwood8550 2 роки тому +2

      God bless you lady! My prays go out to you.

    • @noliellego1803
      @noliellego1803 2 роки тому

      How much for the surgery

    • @kathyburris4159
      @kathyburris4159 2 роки тому

      @@noliellego1803 so far it has cost $6000 but that includes having a wound vac. My incision came open so the cost is still ongoing.

    • @Tatamargie256
      @Tatamargie256 2 роки тому

      What we're some of the symptoms you had

  • @abcdefg15005
    @abcdefg15005 2 роки тому +31

    I've had this since I was in my 20's. It's awful as we all know! I get it too often. Great video. I always wondered why I have to pee so much when I'm sick.

    • @OHBJalanJB
      @OHBJalanJB 2 роки тому +1

      How long does it last if u get it ?

    • @russhall1414
      @russhall1414 2 роки тому +1

      My son has it now and is just expecting to take an antibiotic and work his VERY physical job😣
      I'm very worried about him,
      he's only 27.

    • @janetmyers3729
      @janetmyers3729 2 роки тому

      @@vendees69 Bentyl

  • @deborahyoung9713
    @deborahyoung9713 3 роки тому +40

    Thank you for this video. I don't usually go to Dr. Google because I always think that it is insulting to my doctor. However, I have never really understood the condition I have...and I cannot pronounce it. I stutter so it is a hard thing to say. In any case, your video made sense to me. Thanks,

  • @melgrant7404
    @melgrant7404 3 роки тому +45

    My mum had this and was admitted to hospital. Very painful for her and was told later after surgery it could have been life threatening.

    • @Lena-yj4il
      @Lena-yj4il 3 роки тому +3

      I also had this kind of surgery. the dr said if I would show up half an hr late i would be dead.

  • @bellakrinkle9381
    @bellakrinkle9381 Рік тому +10

    Why do people get chills? No one ever addresses chills, ever. No answers!

    • @mojo688
      @mojo688 Рік тому +2

      Me too , I also get chills

    • @rtru9801
      @rtru9801 9 днів тому

      It’s your body trying to stay warm

  • @jonniejam-shovel6405
    @jonniejam-shovel6405 3 роки тому +189

    Although I suffered from this condition in its mildest form, it was horrifically painful.
    As a youngster I never gave any thoughts on what was happening to the food and drink I swallowed.
    I would urge anyone to research this condition, and understand why it happens.
    At age 65, I'm very careful about my diet, and I'm pain free with no problems.
    My kind regards to everyone, and thanks for the film.👍

    • @sarahbrennan1342
      @sarahbrennan1342 3 роки тому +3

      So true .... 🤗

    • @johncanna7856
      @johncanna7856 3 роки тому +1

      @@sarahbrennan1342 Sarah, thank you and kind regards.👍

    • @brummierunner
      @brummierunner 2 роки тому +7

      What sort did you change to that helped? I’ve just been diagnosed with diverticulitis

    • @jonniejam-shovel6405
      @jonniejam-shovel6405 2 роки тому +9

      @@brummierunner Simon, I would say you really need to look at your diet.
      In our modern busy age, we sometimes forget to eat, or we tend to cram into our mouths anything that staves off the hungry feeling.
      Water is also important. I never had time to drink much or go to the toilet. You've got to get back to basics. Remember anything you put into your mouth, will end up in your stomach. If you swallow food and drink it must come out the other end.
      Gorge yourself silly, and you'll end up with food particles that get horrifically stuck.
      Visit your doctor and Don't delay. I sincerely hope that you are returned to good health very soon. I send you my kind regards.

    • @user-gk4bc6rh4b
      @user-gk4bc6rh4b 2 роки тому +11

      @@brummierunner eat more fiber like oatmeal. And veggies that r rich in fiber try to stay away from nuts and seeds and also stress hope u feel better

  • @janehouck1906
    @janehouck1906 3 роки тому +20

    Thank you for the detailed explanation on diverticulitis. So appreciated 🙏❤️

  • @rodbtelenetbe
    @rodbtelenetbe 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info, was helpful after my diagnose

  • @melanieknox8477
    @melanieknox8477 3 роки тому +158

    I had an undiagnosed perforated diverticula abcess years ago. My symptoms were dismissed as IBD, anxiety, and finally crazy. I had seen an internet’s, a surgeon as well as my family MD. I ended up having an emergency appendectomy.When it was seen that was not the problem I ended up with a Hartman’s procedure, or a colostomy for about a year. It was then reversed. At the time I was working as an RN on an acute general floor alongside seven surgeons. Nobody could connect the dots. If you have symptoms please keep pushing for answers.

    • @dorisbrinkerhoff8124
      @dorisbrinkerhoff8124 3 роки тому +11

      amazing , stupid docters

    • @deborahjellenburg4939
      @deborahjellenburg4939 3 роки тому +22

      Melanie, I bet if you had been a man those doctors would have taken you much more seriously and found your problem almost as soon as you presented. Male doctors sometimes think women are being a hypochondriac or hysterical. They naturally just give a man the benefit of the doubt. And women give birth to babies! It hurts like hell and men want to say we’re being hysterical! Women handle pain much better than men and usually have a higher pain tolerance. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I’m glad somebody finally listened to you and saved your life!

    • @patriciasullivan9541
      @patriciasullivan9541 3 роки тому +1

      @@deborahjellenburg4939 k

    • @sagarkumargupta2865
      @sagarkumargupta2865 2 роки тому +7

      Westerners eat a lot of refined and processed food. Go natural

    • @gnanasekarthiyagarajan7680
      @gnanasekarthiyagarajan7680 2 роки тому +3

      'Nobody could connect the dots'. I can't agree more. I hv experienced it in my mom's case. Dr are livinng in their own world, litterally deaf and blind to read and observe symptoms!

  • @nadiacastagno1749
    @nadiacastagno1749 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for information about that.

  • @EddieBlout
    @EddieBlout 3 роки тому +279

    Just spent 6 days in the hospital with this. It wasn't clear to me what had happened, but this video made it crystal clear. Thank you! I appreciate the thought that was put into delivering the content as well! Great work! By the way, the pain was horrible for weeks with this :(

    • @jenninyc2509
      @jenninyc2509 3 роки тому +9

      ive been having pain for a month they did a ct scan said i had it and sen me home and my soticmah still hurts i went to the er 4 times this month

    • @EddieBlout
      @EddieBlout 3 роки тому +20

      @Kira I had a lesion which got infected pretty bad. No food/water only IV for 6 days. I had a colonoscopy several weeks earlier which they told me only minor diverticulitis and to come back in 10 years nothing to see here. I believe
      it was caused from the colonoscopy which from what I understand is part of the risk of the procedure. 100K in medical bills later (thank God for insurance) I am better. Hope this is helpful.

    • @EddieBlout
      @EddieBlout 3 роки тому +8

      @@jenninyc2509 They sent me home too. I came back in the ambulance that same night and spent 6 days there. :(

    • @jimkaytorkaytor9976
      @jimkaytorkaytor9976 3 роки тому +9

      I have this but learned that H M F powder (strong probiotic)works better than antibiotics!!!!

    • @jimkaytorkaytor9976
      @jimkaytorkaytor9976 3 роки тому +4

      Also all pain was gone in half an hour🎉

  • @jenniferyates6622
    @jenniferyates6622 2 роки тому +1

    My husband has this and has had both a colostomy and a ileostomy, which he currently has the ileostomy, and it breaks my heart, I am his caregiver and what they said is so true

  • @fastcashforex
    @fastcashforex 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Very informative

  • @deborasolum5324
    @deborasolum5324 2 роки тому +92

    THANK YOU! I've been dealing with diverticulitis for years; while also trying to get my IBS under control. I have every symptom you mentioned, but didn't realize how many of my symptoms are related to diverticulitis. This information will make it a bit easier going forward.

    • @almo7621
      @almo7621 2 роки тому +1

      Me too😌

    • @roachfiles9337
      @roachfiles9337 2 роки тому +1

      What's a fever? I been having hot flashes with sweating during the hot flashes they last like 30 to 120 seconds it'll be really bad to where it's pushing sweat out of my head and torso and my bowel habits changed

    • @sandyr164
      @sandyr164 Рік тому

      You are your best physician sometimes!

  • @94blessed
    @94blessed 3 роки тому +9

    So much informative information thank you!! ✝️I have diverticulitis and every time I take antibiotics this happens to me😒this is terrible 😟

  • @Tdotttttt
    @Tdotttttt Місяць тому

    wow your videos are very through and leaves no doubts at all. Perfect teacher!

  • @plfitzgerald4540
    @plfitzgerald4540 2 місяці тому +1

    hello from 🇮🇪!
    Thankyou SO much for a v erudite & informative talk as I had never heard of this disease before as I have been suffering for a few weeks and it showed up hier on a coloscopy done @ the hospital. It is v waring and I am so tired all the time.

  • @vidano809
    @vidano809 3 роки тому +60

    Excellent video. I now understand exactly what is going on inside and the connection between the diverticulitis and bladder was especially helpful.

    • @peachmelba9333
      @peachmelba9333 3 роки тому +8

      I have foamy urine- PCP says I'm not shedding protein there- maybe a fistula between diverticulitis and urinary bladder? Something to consider!

    • @mattcandiepetty3933
      @mattcandiepetty3933 10 місяців тому

      This was spot on for me and I really appreciated the bladder information!

  • @michellehamner6024
    @michellehamner6024 10 місяців тому +5

    I am currently on antibiotics for an infection. This is my second. It has been 6 years since the first. I didn't have a fever this time, so didn't do anything right away. The pain was still excruciating even though it was a minor infection.

  • @melindaaldrian9855
    @melindaaldrian9855 Рік тому

    Really informative and well presented video. Thank you so much.

  • @yvonnebrown1585
    @yvonnebrown1585 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you...well explained

  • @billiekennedy131
    @billiekennedy131 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks great info.

  • @kamalavelliegangiah9087
    @kamalavelliegangiah9087 2 роки тому +13

    I had diverticulitis a month ago,the pain was so bad it felt like labor pains,I had to go to the ER and I was put on antibiotics,so it took about 10 days for the pain to ease off!!!

    • @ricamaemalanum2130
      @ricamaemalanum2130 Рік тому

      Hi, did you also feel pain around your butthole and side vagina?

  • @simplydoz
    @simplydoz 2 роки тому +1

    My grandmother has this. And now I have been dealing with diverticulitis like symptoms. I'm changing my diet immediately and decreasing my opiate medication intake.

  • @jessijacobs8
    @jessijacobs8 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the lesson 👏👏

  • @29tinkypoo
    @29tinkypoo 2 роки тому +5

    i was diagnosed with this condition around 45 years ago with my first severe painful bout - since then i have had about 4 major bouts and 2 colonoscopys - no polyps or cancer has been detected so far thank goodness

  • @richierich4175
    @richierich4175 2 роки тому +8

    Most helpful video I've seen so far. Very well explained thank you 😊

  • @annieartist3920
    @annieartist3920 3 роки тому +27

    Thank you. Most informative, as a sufferer.

  • @rstarguitar5350
    @rstarguitar5350 Рік тому

    Incredible video most informative and necessary it’s videos like this that prevent misdiagnosis

  • @ynaves6575
    @ynaves6575 2 роки тому +6

    I'm here because I'm so worried with the numbing sensation in the lower part of my abdomen. I had ultrasound and endoscopy checked 1 year ago but they found nothing. When i tried to control my pee,the numb feels in my legs too.

  • @DOLRED
    @DOLRED 2 роки тому +39

    Mom suffered with this "Disease" more than half a century ago and succumbed after abdominal surgery in Aug 1975. Surgeons cut you wide open to remedy chronic issues. Mom later had a Colostomy in 1972. The patient lost muscle control in the lower ab for some time until healing was effective--not to mention the pain. Mom spent 2 weeks in the hospital for her "Surgeries." Now at 70 I have the old age aspect of Diverticulitis, but at least it is not Colitis which has bleeding. Surgery is more advanced and/or precise, maybe less invasive now? In early 1966 as a teen, I developed lower right quadrant pain. I thought I had Appendicitis, but they said my white blood count was normal. I was constipated and could not eat, missed a week at school. This abated but nothing was determined by the medical pros. It never occurred again after that week.

    • @Initium1000
      @Initium1000 Рік тому

      If I didn’t get an accordian drain at the ER, I could of died. This was a light surgery but I understand that the surgery can vary and be serious

  • @xfactorchick
    @xfactorchick 2 роки тому +2

    I have this. Since 4-5 years ago. I was in so much pain, I collapsed at work, went Hospital and they gave me stuff for it and kept me in 2 days and if, it hadn't improved were going to operate. I do pancreatic massage and find this helps alot with this and especially if you find it, painful to poo. I also had to change what foods I eat and I can't eat large amounts of meat. I have to cut meat up into very small bits and have a smallish plate of food. I also take co-enzyme q10, selenium and zinc. I have found myself this has really helped and now, I even realize I have it. Sometimes it flares up, but I do a pancreatic massage and it is fine. If you get in pain with this though, go to your Doctor as it is a serious condition. Most people haven't even heard of it and it is bloody painful.

  • @yvonneredmond5905
    @yvonneredmond5905 3 роки тому +23

    Thank you, very informative.I have it but did not get any information/ advice from any medical profession on the subject.Not even when diagnosed, but it was only after i'd gone to hospital over upper right abdo intence pain.
    Had a "flare up" over the new year period. I felt really rough.18 days before i started feeling any better.

    • @lillieberry1203
      @lillieberry1203 2 роки тому +1

      Had Surgery 6 years ago colon vesicular fistula due to diverticulitis 6 years later still having problems 😞 almost worst than before TERRIBLE TERRIBLE

  • @leejackson3063
    @leejackson3063 3 роки тому +7

    I was diagnosed with this and this video explains a lot gives me a better understanding of my condition

  • @subscribeforsomeafricanvil7105
    @subscribeforsomeafricanvil7105 2 роки тому +11

    I get a burning and painful sensation on my lower part of my tummy, this happens mostly after I overeat (have a big meal than my usual meal, or when I consume too many different kinds of food in a day)..what do I to stop this?

  • @gaetanoarnone1
    @gaetanoarnone1 Рік тому

    Thank you for your very helpful and well done video.

  • @musicbeast_
    @musicbeast_ 2 роки тому +7

    Most of the pain occurs in the left iliac but sometimes this pain is also felt in the left lumbar. Gradually the pain deepens. The pain increases quite slowly in that place. On getting treatment in 2016, the doctor told that there is water in the baby Uterus. There is some water in it, he said. After recovery, due to pain, again in April 2021, consulted the doctor, who was the second doctor. He said that urine infection has happened after 7 injections and after a few days of relief from the medicine, the pain is again after the medicine is over. Please do give some advice. what to do next
    Doctor please help my mom I don't wanna lose her she's 38 yrs old

  • @cocotiger12360989
    @cocotiger12360989 Рік тому +4

    I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis a month ago and just had colostomy surgery a week ago, I have the crap bag now,I think in the long run this was probably the best decision. Stomach pain is no joke. My diverticulitis is genetic I got it from my mom she had a emergency surgery 7 year's ago. Thank God I Caught my diverticulitis in time before it could of got worse. Healing & recovery now 🙏

    • @haroldrandall1318
      @haroldrandall1318 Рік тому

      Will you have the bag forever?

    • @cocotiger12360989
      @cocotiger12360989 Рік тому

      @@haroldrandall1318 no thank God 🙏

    • @mattcandiepetty3933
      @mattcandiepetty3933 10 місяців тому

      My surgeon told me it WASN'T genetic. But my mother and two sisters have had it. My mom's was surgical. My sisters and I were just on antibiotics and bowel rest.

  • @mohamedafifi955
    @mohamedafifi955 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome sir 😊👍

  • @Agnethatheredhairkid
    @Agnethatheredhairkid 3 роки тому +5

    I don't have it but I watched anyway so that I'm informed if I do get it. Thank you, sir.

  • @luzvimindadeguzmancopland9965
    @luzvimindadeguzmancopland9965 2 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SHARING🙏

  • @terryfletcher6465
    @terryfletcher6465 3 роки тому +63

    I suffered this about 4 years ago, very nasty. The upside was I lost about 56 lbs in weight. I hated the thought of eating!

    • @joybuchanan5960
      @joybuchanan5960 3 роки тому

      L

    • @nickybritain4900
      @nickybritain4900 3 роки тому +1

      Also people have allergies which can mask other ailments. My wife only recently after years of pain and general illness we discovered is allergic to Yeast of all things. Not celiac, but yeast intolerant.

    • @ammaryasir4996
      @ammaryasir4996 2 роки тому

      How you cure it? Or get rid of it

    • @JM-sr5ct
      @JM-sr5ct 2 роки тому +1

      @@ammaryasir4996 …it never cures

    • @justbcause9179
      @justbcause9179 2 роки тому

      @@ammaryasir4996 what they not telling you is it can lead to cancer in the long run🤭

  • @bolwarracolt1
    @bolwarracolt1 2 роки тому +37

    I used heat packs on the area with doctors medication.
    The heat packs warmed the area up and the relieve was fantastic...I had a bowel movement and I swear a passed some of the stuck faescis..
    I have never had trouble since..

    • @ajc2208
      @ajc2208 2 роки тому +9

      I'll have to try a heat pack if it happens again. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bigjuvbankroll246
    @bigjuvbankroll246 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative 👏

  • @millylovesyou7703
    @millylovesyou7703 2 роки тому

    thank you so much!! great lecture !!

  • @jeffking6672
    @jeffking6672 2 роки тому +52

    There seems to be a genetic component as my dad, and his siblings all suffered from this, all having parts of their colons removed eventually. Unlucky as I am, me too, had to go on antibiotics a couple times when it would flare up, doctor always said "Go to emergency room" if I got a fever or felt weak. Didn't listen very well. Years later had a mild heart attack, couple stents, released. Less than 24 hours after getting out of the hospital, my stomach really hurting, I felt weak, was sweating and went to emergency room. I was in bad shape by then and lost consciousness before being wheeled through the door as I couldn't stand by this time. I had gone into sepsis. Emergency surgery at a different hospital with a worried surgery team due my still being loaded with non-reversable blood thinners. I woke up with colostomy bag. Had to wait over a year for reversal due to blood thinners for the cardiac stents. Take it serious if you develop severe pain, fever or weakness.

    • @patsyburrow9979
      @patsyburrow9979 2 роки тому

      I think so to, I have it. And do dosen't my son.

    • @danielalandaverde
      @danielalandaverde Рік тому

      Do you know the name of the genetic condition? This happened to my dad and now it’s happening to me

    • @jeffking6672
      @jeffking6672 Рік тому

      @@danielalandaverde I don't know of any strong evidence that it has a genetic component. The doctors at the university hospital that treated me described it as seeming to have a family line correlation, but besides genetics it could be diet which tends to run similiar within families or it could be something totally unthought of. There is a lot of speculation that a western diet increases the risk, but I couldn't find anything where they seem to know for sure what causes it, nor could the doctors that treated me.

    • @sheepseven7588
      @sheepseven7588 Рік тому

      Yes you all have the Same diet, go vegetarian eat lots of veggies and fruits eat no meat 2 meals a day pray God loves you

    • @jimmalley
      @jimmalley Рік тому

      Diverticulitis seems to effect more people from Irish descent

  • @daisycastro5112
    @daisycastro5112 3 роки тому +29

    I knew I should have signed up for science class

    • @floserfidamagat3461
      @floserfidamagat3461 3 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @peachmelba9333
      @peachmelba9333 3 роки тому +1

      I'd take Science classes over Mathematica any day- I loathed Algebra, Geometry, Calculus- the arithmetical component of Physics made me not enjoy it as well! Why did I even take those subjects ? BECAUSE MY PARENTS AND GUIDANCE ADVISORS Said I was BRILLANT! Maybe so but I was smart enough to loathe the hours I spent THERE!

  • @JayeshPatel-vo5wh
    @JayeshPatel-vo5wh 2 роки тому

    Superbly explained👍

  • @stevestruthers6180
    @stevestruthers6180 Рік тому

    I had a nasty attack of diverticulitis about two years ago. First one ever. Went to the ER. They gave me Toradol (an NSAID) to cover the pain and it worked. They also did a complete work-up involving X-rays and CT scans. The diagnosis was confirmed. I was then given prescriptions for TMP-SMX and metronidazole to clear any potential bacterial infections or parasitic/protozoal infestations that might have been causing the problem, or at least aggravating it. Three days later, I was feeling much better, although the pain was vastly better by the time I left the ER because of the Toradol.

  • @robinrainmaker7232
    @robinrainmaker7232 Рік тому +11

    My dad had it the whole time I was growing up. He was lactose intolerant and ate buckets of ice cream. He was never treated for it and he never stopped eating his daily 4 bowls of ice cream. His smelly farts and bowel movements should have been a red flag…the whole family would have to leave the house anytime he had one. He just thought it was funny.

  • @ronnienaidoo3249
    @ronnienaidoo3249 2 роки тому +3

    Very well explained !!! Thank you.

  • @clifforddalton3067
    @clifforddalton3067 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this information.

  • @dinasabet6760
    @dinasabet6760 Рік тому

    Fantastic information thank you so much

  • @blinkybill2997
    @blinkybill2997 2 роки тому +4

    Clearly explained. Would have been good it you had mentioned what the treatment is x it.

  • @christinedegarmo4714
    @christinedegarmo4714 2 роки тому +23

    My mom died a few days after they discovered she had this. They had done an endoscopy and colonoscopy , I think these procedures punctured something, there was a burst and she died of sepsis about a week later, happened so quick.

  • @christineashton7936
    @christineashton7936 3 роки тому +1

    Very clear and helpful

  • @baldosparacia258
    @baldosparacia258 2 роки тому

    Thanks, excellent video.

  • @BulgadariXR
    @BulgadariXR 2 роки тому +6

    Drinking lots of fluids helps. Also I believe that prolonged sitting exasperates this issue. We weren't made to sit. My waist band on my jeans causes issues with discomfort.
    So, drink lots of fluids.
    Walk or stand as often as possible. Standing desks?
    Eat healthy.

  • @annamonti1368
    @annamonti1368 2 роки тому +4

    You are amazing, you describe exactly my pain, thank you so much 👍

  • @FearlessLove
    @FearlessLove 3 роки тому +1

    This was really good.

  • @brenda6580
    @brenda6580 Рік тому

    Thank you for your information on diverticulitis.

  • @94blessed
    @94blessed 3 роки тому +12

    You surly know your stuff again Thank you!!💜✝️

  • @user-gk4bc6rh4b
    @user-gk4bc6rh4b 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the video it is very informative and the pictures r also great ive had diverticulitis and i had severe pain in my lower left abdomen i did have a slight fever and was nauseated,,,ive stopped eating nuts and seeds for 3 months i started eating oatmeal. At least twice a weak or i would eat oatmeal day one and day two i would eat other foods with fiber like avocados 🥑 or broccoli 🥦 or anything easy to digest and that helped me a lot

  • @HD.58
    @HD.58 9 місяців тому

    Very informative thanks 🌺

  • @Bigapplegirl81
    @Bigapplegirl81 2 роки тому

    I just learned something new today! Thanks!😎