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Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis

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A condition in which one or more of the small pouches in the digestive tract are infected or inflamed.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Rare
Teenager
14-18
Rare
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Abdomen, Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Constipation
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Fever
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Diverticulitis
Metronidazole
3.9
46 reviews
Amoxicillin and clavulanate
3.1
56 reviews
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
2.8
33 reviews
Analgesia
Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole

Other treatments

Supportive care
Increase fiber in diet
Dietary changes
Drinking water
Fluid restriction
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Tests

Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Getting no exercise
Cigarette smoking

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