Despite the overlap in symptoms between appendiceal diverticulitis and acute appendicitis, accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment. Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of ...

Rather, your treatment depends on whether you have ... “In the setting of acute diverticulitis, patients are typically placed on bowel rest and a clear liquid diet,” says Daniel Motola ...

Medical treatment results in more readmissions due to the recurrence of disease. However, it is reasonable to avoid surgical therapy in the vast majority of patients with acute diverticulitis and ...

Introduction Accepted practice following resolution of medically treated acute diverticulitis is to perform subsequent luminal imaging. The aim of this clinical evaluation study was to assess this ...

In contrast, diverticular disease refers to the presence of diverticula accompanied by major symptoms, such as acute diverticulitis or diverticulitis associated with chronic conditions. Acute ...

As you recover, you may change to high-fiber foods to prevent further episodes of acute diverticulitis. Treatment guidelines from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) say antibiotics ...

The study authors say this is the first study to compare the two most common antibiotic treatments for acute diverticulitis ... conditions with no alternative treatment options. The active-comparator, ...

Epiploic appendagitis is a rare but significant cause of acute abdominal pain that can ... common abdominal issues such as appendicitis or diverticulitis, leading to unnecessary surgical ...