Antibiotics are advised in most guidelines on diverticulitis, which arises when one or more small pouches in the digestive tract become inflamed or infected. Results from a randomized trial question ...
Despite lower admission rates, the incidence of diverticulitis has increased over 8 years in the United States, along with an increased use of CT scans and a shift to penicillin-based antibiotics, a ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...
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Diverticulitis Symptoms

Diverticulitis symptoms usually include left-sided abdominal pain, chills, and nausea. Most diverticulitis cases can be ...
Medically reviewed by Chika Anekwe, MD Key Takeaways Avoid high fiber foods, like beans and raw fruits, during a ...