What Is Diverticulosis?
8. Diagnosis and Treatment for Diverticulitis
If you begin to experience the symptoms associated with diverticulitis, it is important to seek a diagnosis and treatment so that the condition does not worsen. Your doctor begins diagnosis with an assessment of your medical history, diet and bowel movement habits. He or she may then perform additional tests, such as a colonoscopy, blood work, CT scan or X-ray.
Treatment involves taking a round of antibiotics. Your doctor will also likely prescribe a low-fiber or liquid diet, along with rest and drinking ample amounts of water. Once symptoms improve, you can begin incorporating soft and then solid foods again, making sure that you include a lot of high-fiber foods. Serious or repeat cases of diverticulitis may require surgery to remove the infected sacs.
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