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First of i'm a 20 year old male. Last Wednesday night i went to the ER for cramps and constipation, was given a blood test (which didn't show any sign of infection) and a CT scan which showed diverticulitis (which confused me because of the blood test). They didn't admit me so i've been home on antibiotics for 5 days and don't feel better. I went back to the ER a few days ago for now having blood in stool which they then said was a hemmroid but i don't feel any pain when i use the bathroom. They said i'm fine to go home again. But i'm just worried since i'm not feeling better. Any ideas if i should be too worried about cancer or anything like that? I worry a lot when i'm sick.
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derek76 nickneedshelp
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Did they give you any dietary advice? You want pretty much a liquid diet to give it a good chance to heal before slowly adding low fibre foods.
nickneedshelp derek76
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The ER doctor just told me to stay on a liquid diet for a view days. It's been 5 days since i've been on the antibiotics and i'm still getting the cramps. Should i be worrying about cancer or anything?
pippa58442 nickneedshelp
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If a CT showed diverticulitis, trust the diagnosis and don't worry. CTs are very reliable.
nickneedshelp pippa58442
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The doctor told me the only way to find colon cancer is through a colonoscopy but they kept reassuring me that they're 100% sure it's not cancer.
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