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Treatment

Treatment for diverticular disease varies depending on the severity of the condition. Mild cases of diverticulosis are often treated by increasing the amount of fiber in the diet and by using medications (e.g., pain relievers) to reduce symptoms.

Acute diverticulitis may be treated with antibiotics, pain medications, and a liquid diet to rest the GI tract. If this treatment is ineffective, the patient may require hospitalization.

Surgery may be necessary to treat diverticuli...Read the full article