2023年4月10日 · Diverticulosis is a common condition that can develop in your colon, especially as you get older. It means that little pouches form in the inside lining of your colon. They usually don’t cause any problems. But rarely, they may bleed or develop an infection (diverticulitis).

Colonic diverticulosis is the presence of 1 or more diverticula in the colon. Most diverticula are asymptomatic, but some become inflamed or bleed. Diagnosis is by colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, barium enema, CT, or MRI.

2024年10月22日 · Mild diverticulitis is usually treated with rest, changes in your diet and possibly antibiotics. Severe diverticulitis usually needs antibiotic treatment in the hospital. Surgery may be needed for severe or frequent diverticulitis.

2022年3月25日 · Colonic diverticula commonly appear where there are weak spots in the colon. They often develop on the left side of the intestine, and in most cases, they measure between 0.2 and 0.4 inches....

2023年4月25日 · Common treatments for mild diverticulitis include adding fiber to the diet, antibiotics, and a clear liquid diet. Treatments for more severe diverticulitis include IV...

2024年3月27日 · 1. Abdominal pain: One of the most common symptoms of diverticulosis is mild to moderate abdominal pain, usually felt in the lower left side of the abdomen. The pain may be intermittent or persistent and can range from cramp-like discomfort to sharp, stabbing pain.

2023年2月21日 · Mild diverticulitis infection may be treated with bed rest, stool softeners, a liquid diet, antibiotics to fight the infection, and possibly antispasmodic drugs.