Treatments

Diverticular Disease Treatments

If you have diverticulosis, your physician may recommend avoiding the inflammation of diverticulitis by:

• Eating a diet high in fiber, especially plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Staying well hydrated
• Getting lots of exercise
• Taking a fiber supplement

If you have a diverticulitis attack, treatment may include:

• Medication: Your physician may recommend medication to control pain and spasms, and antibiotics to fight infection.
• Dietary adjustments: A liquid diet may be necessary to let your bowel rest, followed by a bland diet.
• Intravenous (IV) antibiotics and fluids: Some patients may require IV fluids in the hospital to treat severe diverticulosis symptoms.
• Surgery: In rare cases, surgery to remove the section of bowel with repeated diverticulitis may be recommended.