What problems can diverticulitis cause?
Diverticulitis may cause one or more of the following problems: • Abscess: This is a collection of pus in the abdomen caused by an infection. • Bleeding: A small blood vessel in a diverticulum may weaken and burst, causing blood in your stool. • Bowel obstruction: The infection in your colon may form a scar and narrowing of the bowel. This may lead to a partial or complete blockage of your colon. • Fistula: A fistula is a connection of tissue between two organs or between an organ and the skin. This forms when damaged tissues stick together during an infection. • Perforation: These are small holes or tears that allow pus or bowel contents to leak out of the colon into the abdomen. • Peritonitis: This occurs when infection leaks and spreads outside the colon. Where can you find support and more information? You may feel scared, confused, and anxious because you have diverticulitis. You may blame yourself and think you have done something wrong. These feelings are common. Talk about thes
