is diverticulitis heredity

[Scampmummy]

hi, new to group.

I’m 74 female and although I’ve had 2 colonoscopies where 2 benign polyps were removed I often only manage to poo pellets but about hour later poo normal.

My mum suffered diverticulitis and I’m wondering could I also have this? My GP has diagnosed ibs after a severe bleed which a small camera showed small Haemorrhoids and a skin tag. I was prescribed suppositories and cream and due another colonoscopy in 2028.

I did have severe pain in stomach and right side but was given luctolose and not had any pain since. I’ve had gallbladder removed, full hysterectomy, mastectomy, thyroid removed and 2 hip ops.

I just get so scared that it’s cancer although my gp reassures me it isn’t.

Is this normal ibs? Things took a turn after my hysterectomy and I was told after op that it can cause ibs - wish I’d known beforehand.

Thank you anyone who replies to this