My 22 year old son has all of the classic signs of
diverticulitis.....but no fever. He is having severe diarrhea and
nausea, some vomiting, and pain in the lower left side of the abdomen.
Due to peritoneal dialysis years ago, he has abdominal adhesions. He
also has had a condition called PLE where protein is leaked through the
intestines during bowel movements, causing diarrhea and inflamation of
the bowel (this is presently in remission). There are numerous other
health problems (heart, lungs, pheochromocytoma-- a tumor of the adrenal
gland) so sorting out the cause of his abdominal pain is not easy. Since
the symptoms began a week ago, we are finding that within 20 minutes of
eating anything he is in the bathroom with pain and diarrhea. After
reading about diverticulitis and the need to "rest the bowel", this also
appears to fit the situation. He had an abdominal x ray and there are
no blockages, no other tests of the digestive system yet. Bloodwork
showed no indication of an infection. Any info. you can give me about
this would be appreciated. We are actively working with our doctors to
find a cause or treatment. Thanks!!