My friend has never brushed, flossed his teeth never been to dentist. Previously had trouble with diverticulitius and now has a lot of abdominal pain so bad causing him to vomit. He is in his fifties. I have suggested maybe he has gum infection that could be traveling to his abdomin causing this pain also . Could that be the issue or contributing to it?
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor, I have gone through your query, you have mentioned that your friend has abdominal pain, No, gums infection can't lead to diverticulitis, for that you should consult Physician, But your friend should go to dentist and get oral prophylaxis done, Poor oral hygiene lead to growth of bacteria in oral cavity which can cause many gingival and periodontal problems, Hope this will help you.  Wish you good health.