Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Care in Tampa

Your life is full of energy and joy. But discomfort in your digestive system can cause otherwise sunny days to feel dark and difficult. If you’re experiencing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, fever, constipation, or nausea, we’re here to find answers and help alleviate your pain.

The symptoms of diverticulosis and diverticulitis can mirror those of other digestive conditions, so a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis is extremely important. At AdventHealth Tampa, formerly Florida Hospital Tampa, you'll have access to some of the most-advanced diagnostic tests available, including:

• Abdominal Ultrasounds
• Barium Enemas
• Colonoscopies
• CT Scans
• Digital Rectal Examinations (DRE)
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopies
• Stool Sample Examinations
• X-Rays

You want to reclaim peace and comfort. Let us help light the way.

Aging. On the one hand, there's the wisdom that comes with experience. On the other hand, as you're able to approach your life with valuable perspective, your body begins to exhibit signs of a long life. By age 60, nearly 50 percent of Americans have had diverticulosis, the growth of diverticula in the digestive system. Diverticula usually grow in the colon, and while there are often no symptoms, ruptured diverticula can lead to pain, discomfort, and diverticulitis.

We’re here to answer your questions, address your concerns, and help you understand what’s going on in your body. You’ll receive compassionate, proactive care for your specific diverticular condition, which could include:

• Diverticular Bleeding
• Diverticulitis
• Diverticulosis of the Colon
• Diverticulosis Sigmoid Colon
• Intestinal Diverticulitis
• Pancolonic Diverticulitis
• Sigmoid Diverticulosis

Your condition and symptoms are unique to you. Whatever your diagnosis reveals, you’ll receive personalized care to help regain your physical, emotional, and spiritual strength.

Your digestive health plays a big role in helping you feel comfortable and confident. When diverticular disease becomes part of your picture, comfort and confidence often fade into the background. When that happens, trust the expert team at our Tampa hospital to help. If your diagnosis reveals diverticulosis, we’ll help prevent future complications by recommending certain lifestyle changes, like adopting a high-fiber diet. If your diverticulosis progresses to diverticulitis, or if you just need a little more support, your personalized care plan could include:

• Bed Rest
• Liquid Diet
• Low Residue Diet
• Medications for Infection and Inflammation
• Muscle Relaxers
• Pain Medication
• Surgery

You want to be a true "picture of health," and all that implies: disease- and pain-free, with the energy and ability to do all the things you love, With expert care dedicated to healing your body, easing your mind, and lifting your spirit, we’re here to help you paint that picture.