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Abscess: Localized collection of pus
Anemia: Decrease in red blood cells in the blood
Atherosclerosis: Deposition of cholesterol in the wall of blood vessels that could lead to narrowing
Colon: The large intestine between the cecum and the rectum
Anemia: Decrease in red blood cells in the blood
Atherosclerosis: Deposition of cholesterol in the wall of blood vessels that could lead to narrowing
Colon: The large intestine between the cecum and the rectum
Fistula: An abnormal tract between two organs or an organ and the skin
Flatulence: Excessive gas in the digestive tract
Obstipation: Severe constipation
Rectum: The last portion of the large intestine that ends in the anus
Stricture: Abnormal narrowing of an organ or blood vessel due to the formation of scar tissue or sometimes a tumor
I have been on antibiotic since June 2018 every other week for my diverticulotis . I notice if Im not on them my stomach is bad. Is surgery the only answer to remove part of the colon? They said its a hard surgery to recover from and I dont want to chance of having a colostomy. Anybody else in this situation? .