Back pain is not a common symptom of uncomplicated diverticulitis.
As people age,diverticular diseasebecomes more common.
This condition doesnt usually cause any symptoms.
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Diverticulitis usually needs treatment, though it can normally be done at home and not in the hospital.
Uncomplicated diverticulitis is when the diverticula become inflamed or infected and there are no complications.
What Does Diverticulitis Back Pain Feel Like?
However, back pain is not a common symptom of diverticulitis.
Abdominal pain tends to be the main symptom.
This pain is oftenaching or cramping.
Two conditions with similar symptoms as diverticulitis that also cause back pain are pancreatitis or an ovarian cyst.
Constipation is a complication that can occur with diverticulitis.
As many as 50% of people who have diverticulitis also have constipation.This could also cause back pain.
There will usually be other symptoms that are because of a diverticulitis flare-up.
When to Seek Immediate Care
Diverticulitis usually isn’t an emergency.
However, complicated diverticulitis may need to be treated in the hospital.
Its important to have regular visits with a healthcare provider to get those symptoms addressed.
Diverticulitis has similar symptoms to many other conditions.
For that reason, testing might be needed to make the diagnosis or to ensure it is diverticulitis.
Some tests that may be performed include:
Is Diverticulitis Back Pain Serious?
Back pain while having a diverticulitis flare-up is important to discuss with a healthcare provider.
This is because it is not a common symptom of uncomplicated diverticulitis.
It could be a sign of another problem either because of the diverticulitis or in addition to it.
Even if its not the first time it has happened.
Getting a diagnosis will ensure that the right care is put in place.
Other problems can co-occur with diverticulitis.
Making and keeping follow-up appointments after feeling better from diverticulitis is important.
Severe symptoms are a reason to go to the emergency department because some complications of diverticulitis can be serious.
Aheating padis another common and simple way to relieve pain.
Heating pads have not been studied in diverticulitis.
Its important to follow the directions to avoid skin irritation.
In some cases, a healthcare provider may recommend aliquid dietwhile recovering from a flare-up.
Prescription pain medications are not often used when diverticulitis is treated at home.
Options for pain relief should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
Summary
Back pain is not common with diverticulitis.
Pain relief might be found through acetaminophen, a heating pad, or some changes to diet.
Pain that lasts more than a few days or is severe should be discussed with a healthcare provider.
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