Diverticulitis occurs when a sac protrudes from the wall of the colon, causing inflammation. Common treatments for diverticulitis include antibiotics, a clear liquid diet, other dietary changes, and surgery.
Diverticulosis is a disease
Diverticulitis occurs when these sacs protrude outward from the colon wall and become inflamed and infected.
There are many treatments for diverticulitis. Treatment often depends on the severity of your symptoms.
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If you do not have symptoms of severe diverticulitis, you may be treated on an outpatient basis.
The reported success rate of outpatient management of mild diverticulitis is approximately
Outpatient treatment usually involves resting the bowels and increasing fluid intake, along with other treatments.
Below are some possible treatments for mild diverticulitis.
High fiber foods and fiber supplements
If you have diverticulitis, your doctor may
Research shows that a diet low in fiber
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However, they added that the studies they analyzed were of low quality and that higher quality studies are needed to determine whether dietary fiber and supplemental fiber are effective treatments.
Antibiotics
In some cases, people with diverticulitis may need treatment with antibiotics.
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If you cannot tolerate metronidazole, your doctor may recommend clindamycin instead.
Antibiotic treatment for mild diverticulitis usually lasts 7 to 10 days.
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A doctor may recommend that a person has the following symptoms:
Your doctor may suggest adding solid foods to your diet gradually as your diverticulitis symptoms improve.
Below are some treatments for severe diverticulitis.
Intravenous antibiotics
If hospitalization treatment is required for diverticulitis,
Antibiotics are usually given intravenously for 3 to 5 days. Once this course is complete, the patient is usually switched to oral antibiotics for 10 to 14 days.
Treatment of diverticular bleeding
In some cases, people with diverticulitis
In some cases, this bleeding may stop on its own. Treatment may also be required.
The doctor is colonoscopy or angiogram.
During a colonoscopy, your doctor inserts a special colonoscope or endoscope to look inside your rectum and colon. The cause of the bleeding can then be determined and a special instrument inserted through the colonoscope to stop the bleeding.
Angiography is a type of x-ray that uses dyes to help detect blood vessels. A radiologist can inject certain drugs or other substances into specific blood vessels to stop diverticular bleeding.
Treatment of diverticular abscess
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Signs of an abscess are fever and abdominal tenderness that persists despite treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
Doctors can treat small diverticular abscesses with intravenous antibiotics. Large abscesses may drain pus.
surgery
If you have diverticulitis that does not respond to medical management, may be required Surgery.
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The surgeon will remove this part of the colon and part of the rectal area.
Generally, this procedure is minimally invasive. Surgeons can often perform this procedure by inserting instruments through small incisions in the abdominal wall. This is known as laparoscopy.
In some cases, the surgeon may perform this surgery through a larger incision. This is known as open surgery.
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If you have diverticulosis or diverticulitis, your doctor may
Foods rich in fiber include:
- Cereals: These are often a good source of fiber. High fiber particles include:
- bulgur wheat
- whole grain crackers
- whole grain tortilla
- high fiber cereal
- fruit: Fruits that contain dietary fiber include:
- raspberry
- apple
- prune
- Salted plum
- pear
- vegetables: These are an excellent source of fiber. Vegetables that contain dietary fiber include:
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- lentil
- pinto beans
- sweet potato
- Chickpea
- kidney beans
- broccoli
- collard greens
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Here are some frequently asked questions about diverticulitis.
How long does it take for diverticulitis to heal?
If you have simple diverticulitis, it usually resolves on its own
The success rate of outpatient treatment for mild diverticulitis is approximately
Antibiotic treatment for mild diverticulitis usually takes 7 to 10 days.
If intravenous antibiotic treatment is required, this may last 3 to 5 days. Once this course is complete, you will be switched to oral antibiotics for 10 to 14 days.
What triggers diverticulitis?
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Experts believe that a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors may increase your chances of developing diverticulitis. Lifestyle factors may include smoking and obesity.
Other possible factors that increase the risk of diverticulitis include:
- Bacteria and stool get caught in the colon pouch
- Changes in the gut microbiome
- Connective tissue, muscle, or nerve problems in the colon
- immune system problems
Common treatments for mild diverticulitis include adding fiber to the diet, antibiotics, and taking a clear liquid diet.
Treatment for more severe diverticulitis includes intravenous antibiotics and surgery.
In some cases, doctors may also treat abscesses or diverticular bleeding that may form.