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gloria37423
gloria37423

Why does diverticulitis bleed.just not clearing up. Some days clear others blood and mucus.

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  • madeline27614
    madeline27614 gloria37423

    Posted

    Are you on antibiotics?  Also are you eating soft foods?  Limiting fiber? You colon is probably possibly very irritated. If all of your answers are yes maybe you should check with your doctor.  
    • gloria37423
      gloria37423 madeline27614

      Posted

      Hi Madeline. I stopped the antibiotics 2 weeks ago. I'm eating normal stuff. Not really soft stuff. Hardley any meat. Brown bread. Porridge. Home made soup. But I do like my curries I make ? Just run down.x

  • lorid
    lorid gloria37423

    Posted

    I've never had a bleed with my diverticulitis.

  • ellen_46197
    ellen_46197 gloria37423

    Posted

    gloria I wish I could help but as bad as my diverticulitis was and even after 2 surgurys I have never bled only mucus I hope you find some answers
  • greg80227
    greg80227 gloria37423

    Posted

    I've experienced the same symtoms.

    Don't try to self diagnose,

    only your doctor can tell what's going on. Check out WebMD or other medical sites for more info.

    Good luck to you.

  • glenda_82112
    glenda_82112 gloria37423

    Posted

    Either you ate something you're not supposed to and/ or have inflammation/infection. I know brown bread is a bigtime no no, white bread only. As someone previously pointed out, you need to go to the doctor. I suffered for 2 years, not able to eat anything not on the list of soft foods. No fresh fruit and vegetables, stay away from red meat and gassy vegetables.

  • Guest
    Guest gloria37423

    Posted

    I've never bled, but sometimes I do have some light red on the toilet paper.  It's from the hemorrhoids.   I do have a lot of mucous, but that is from the infection from diverticulosis and don't always have mucous in my stools.  If you are still having a lot of blood, I'd talk to your doctor.   Will help ease your mind and you don't want stress.  

  • vivienne43523
    vivienne43523 gloria37423

    Posted

    Hi Gloria, you need to check that with your doctor, I have bled in the past but it was because of piles so make sure you get that checked out!
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