Can Diverticulitis Affect the Bladder

Patients with complications of their diverticulitis may have more chronic or long-term, symptoms. Thin stools or constipation may indicate the formation of a stricture. Dark, cloudy urine or passing air with the urine may indicate the formation of a fistula to the bladder.

Does diverticulitis cause urinary problems?

Diverticulitis can lead to the inflamed part of the bowel being in contact with the bladder. This may cause urinary problems, such as: pain when urinating (dysuria) needing to urinate more often than usual.

What are the symptoms of bladder diverticulum?

• Recurrent urinary tract infections due to urine stagnating in the pouch.
• Lower abdominal fullness, pain and discomfort.
• Stones in the bladder due to urine stagnation in the bladder.
• Difficulty passing urine.
• Blood in urine.