Diverticulitis - Hospitalization and Complications

Do you have severe Diverticulitis or worry that it could happen to you one day? Are you in the hospital with severe Diverticulitis and are worried about the complications of the disease? If so, watch this video to learn more!

When is hospitalization needed for Diverticulitis? You can be hospitalized with a milder form of Diverticulitis, but Diverticulitis can become very severe. Lets talk about the symptoms that would keep you hospitalized and what medications you will be given. Many patients want to know when they will be able to eat again?

A lot of the times, complications with severe Diverticulitis can occur. Perforations, obstructions, abscesses, and fistulas are all complications of Diverticulitis that we will discuss. I will define what these complications are, how they are managed, what happens if the patients isn't getting better, and how surgery can help.

Many medical specialties are involved in the care of a patient with Diverticulitis. Of course, the GI doctor will be there the whole way. But when complications occur, an interventional radiologist and various surgical specialties will be consulted to either observe the patient or perform procedures. I will discuss when that happens as well.

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DISCLAIMER: While I am a Gastroenterologist, I am not acting as your Gastroenterologist. The information provided on this channel is intended to be general educational content and not directed towards any one individual. If you believe you have a medical condition that deserves attention please seek care from your healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, call 911.

[yanetgarcia]

I was diagnosed with acute diverticulitis and I’m watching learning about my disease 🦠 the pain is terrible 😢 I don’t want to have it ever again!!!!

[JIMKATSANIDIS]

Informative, very helpful and expertly presented video! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you Doc. Mark for sharing this useful video, which helps us making healthier choices! Really appreciated!👋❤

[ramonishere]

I believe it has to do with a diet high in carbs, low in fiber and not enough exercise, not enough water.

[atgoonergetmad]

I was rushed into hospital some twenty years ago with diverticulitis which was unknown to me at the time i was in extreme pain and woke up in the morning in HDU ward and the nurse breaking the news that i had been taken away for surgery and that my new friend was a colostomy bag, and i had also got sepsis Went for a reversal the following year which failed after a four hour operation To this day i still have my colostomy .

[peter.]

Had my first attack in April wound up 3 cm abscess in hospitalized for for a week. Had my second attack July 2024. Didn't have abcess this time however I have a sigmoid collectomy schedule for September 20th I have never had any kind of surgery I'm 47 years old not looking forward to it but something has to be done andvice you can give me about this surgery would be great the wrist versus success

[lisamills]

Fantastic presentation. So glad I found your channel after being diagnosed with severe diverticulitis and Crohns disease. Do you have a video about Crohns? I’m wondering what the combo platter means for me.

[jerryvalencia]

My wife has diverticulosis and she has severe weight loss. No one from what I have looked up has addressed severe weight loss. She is on the doctor’s FODMAP diet. However, she is still in pain, weight loss and lack of energy. Any ideas in a different direction she should take?

[angelcorstorphine]

I had to have part of my bowel removed after my bowel perforated & went into sepsis & because of the damage caused by the abscesses I also lost my fallopian tubes. Luckily so far my bowel has repaired after being reattached & I didn't need a Stoma

[shirleys]

I had the worst flare up of Diverticulitis that I've ever had a few weeks ago. I went to the doctor and she put me on 2 of the strongest antibiotics there is. After 6 days I wasn't any better so I went to the hospital. They did a CT Scan and found the Diverticulitis was still there. They admitted me and put me on IV's of antibiotics and fluids. Was there there for three days with more oral antibiotics to take home. The hospital doctor told me to increase my fiber which I am doing. I also need to get a colonoscopy in a couple months.

[MB-k]

Hey Doc.. Got a question for you.. I started having blood in my stool a couple weeks ago, along with constipation, which I have been dealing with the last couple weeks. Then three days ago started getting a weird pain in my lower abdomen near the belly button area that hasn't gone away.. Just went to the ER. They did a ct and said it's diverticulitis. The doctor prescribed me some antibiotics and told me I was gonna need to eat foods that would slow my digestion down for a few days to let the diverticulitis heal.. I'm really second guessing that.. I already am dealing with constipation and keep feeling like I need to go but can't. Seems like a bad idea to back myself up even more.. Researching this diverticulitis on the internet and getting conflicting information everywhere.. I just don't know where to go here.. Do you have any advice or recommendation?