How do I know if I have an infection?
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How would I know if it’s getting infected again ? Please help.
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Posted , 10 users are following.
How would I know if it’s getting infected again ? Please help.
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rommon Dan76865
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Pushing on the pelvic area on the left side, if it is tender that is a sign, or feeling very constipated / pressure in your pelvis.
If you develop a fever, I'd go immediately to a doc to check your white blood cell count!
Dan76865 rommon
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iscara Dan76865
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glenda_82112 Dan76865
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georgie82565 Dan76865
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I think I am just recovering from an attack of Diverticulitis but I do not know if it was an actual infection. For me it started last Wednesday with twinges of discomfort in the left side and lower back pain. By Thursday it was pain below the belly button and across the entire front that did not go away. By Friday it was worse pain across the front below the belly button. That was the same thing I had experienced the first time I had an attack. The difference this time is that I did not have a fever at all nor did I feel extremely bad all over like the previous time. I did call my Dr. and I did begin a clear liquid diet for three days. It is a week later and I am feeling much better. You can't go wrong with clear liquids. Give your colon a rest regardless but you do need to contact your Dr.
Katealso Dan76865
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For me it was the pain. I never got a fever. It would start like an ache but it would become constant and the site would change. Left sided, right sided , high or low. The hardest part is trying to guess. Please don’t wait if you suspect a problem!
edie10133 Dan76865
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Hi, I was wondering the same thing. I have discomfort on left side and back, but not severe pain. Also have diaherrea with mucous. No sign of bleeding. No fever. I never know when I should see the doc or just try clear liquid diet for a day or two. I haven't been drinking as much water as I should so maybe that is the cause.
vickie47128 edie10133
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