Can diverticulitis be mistaken for hernia?

There have been a few reports of complicated diverticulitis that presented as a strangulated hernia in patients with a pre-existing inguinal hernia. Those conditions were analogous to Littre’s and Amyand’s hernias in which a Meckel’s diverticulum and an inflamed appendix are found in the hernia sac, respectively.

What are the four types of hernias?

The most common types of hernia are inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal (upper stomach).

Can diverticulitis cause a bulge?

The pouches are called diverticula. These pouches bulge out through weak spots in your colon. The pouches can become inflamed (red, swollen) or infected. When the pouches are infected, the condition is called diverticulitis.

What is the diverticulum?

Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula are common, especially after age 40, and seldom cause problems.

Where is the most common place for a hernia?

A hernia is a gap in this muscular wall that allows the contents inside the abdomen to protrude outward. There are different types of hernias, but the most common hernias occur in the belly or groin areas.

Can a hernia change bowel movements?

When a hernia is not treated, it can develop into a small bowel obstruction. Common types of hernias that cause bowel obstructions can include inguinal, femoral, and incisional. Hiatal hernias can cause an obstruction, but it is usually located in the upper digestive system.

What does poop look like with diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis stool characteristics Color: The stool may be bright red, maroon, or black and tarry, which indicates the presence of blood. Stools may contain more mucus than normal. Odor: The stool odor may be increasingly foul compared to the typical smell.

What does a diverticulum feel like?

The most common symptom of diverticulitis is a sharp cramp-like pain, usually on the left side of your lower abdomen. Other symptoms can include fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, and constipation or diarrhea.

What are the best foods to eat with diverticulitis?

Beans (kidney beans and black beans,for example)

When to go to the emergency room for diverticulitis?

In any case, if you experience any of the severe symptoms of diverticulitis or one of the symptoms that mimic something potentially more serious, you should go to the emergency room for treatment as soon as possible.

What is the diet after diverticulitis?

Starchy breads, cereals and grains can easily be part of your soft diet after a diverticulitis attack. Choose items that are white or made from refined wheat. Select soft breads without tough crusts. You can eat as snacks or as a meal, bland or hot cereals that are low in fiber.

Are diverticulosis and diverticulotis the same things?

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are two conditions that occur in your large intestine (also called your colon). Together they are known as diverticular disease. Both share the common feature of diverticula . Diverticula are one or more pockets or bulges that form in the wall of your colon.