symptom of diverticulitis
The most common and severe sign of diverticulitis is sudden pain on the lower left side of the abdomen. This pain can sometimes get worse over a few days. Other signs that you might have diverticulitis are: 1  abdominal pain and tenderness, usually on the lower left side. 2  nausea. 3  vomiting. 4  constipation. 5  fever. 6  gas or bloating. 7  diarrhea. 8  loss of appetite.
It is most likely to occur if you have previously had symptoms of diverticular disease, and develops over a day or two. Other symptoms of diverticulitis can include: 1  a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above. 2  a general feeling of being tired and unwell. 3  feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
Most people with diverticulosis have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they are usually mild and include the following: 1  pain in the belly (abdomen), 2  bloating, 3  constipation (less often, diarrhea), and.
They do not necessarily mean that a person has diverticulosis. If an individual has these symptoms, he or she should see a health-care professional. Diverticulitis is a more serious condition and causes symptoms in most people with the condition that include: 1  pain in the abdomen, usually in the lower left side; 2  bleeding, bright red or maroon blood may appear in the stool, in the toilet (a symptom of rectal bleeding), or on the toilet paper.