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Treating Diverticulitis

Dealing with diverticulitis? Find out the best ways to get your GI distress under control. 

Most people don’t know what diverticulitis is or haven't even heard of it until they’re dealing with it. Patients may turn to one of our many locations in Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Oviedo, and Ocoee, FL, to speak with our gastroenterologists about symptoms similar to a really bad bout of stomach flu. They have diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, as well as nausea and vomiting. If you’ve been diagnosed with diverticulitis before, here’s what you should know about this colon condition and how to properly manage your symptoms.

When Diverticulosis Becomes Diverticulitis 

Diverticulosis is a common condition most often found in older adults that causes pockets to form within the wall of the digestive tract. While these pockets alone won’t cause symptoms, if the pockets become inflamed or infected this is known as diverticulitis. Once diverticulitis hits you may experience digestive and bowel issues along with chills and shaking.

Treating Diverticulitis 

People dealing with milder symptoms may be able to manage symptoms at home if advised by our Orlando, FL, gastroenterologist. Home care typically involves sticking to a liquid diet, resting as much as possible, and easing pain with over-the-counter pain relievers. If a fever develops or if there is tenderness in the abdomen it’s important that you call us right away.

In some cases, patients will require a round of antibiotics to treat the infection. If you’re in severe pain or experiencing a high fever you may need to be hospitalized. Surgery is only necessary if you are dealing with complications of diverticulitis such as a bowel obstruction or an abscess.

Preventing Diverticulitis 

If you’ve been told by your gastroenterologist that you have diverticulosis, there are steps you can take to prevent diverticulitis. This includes staying hydrated and getting a high-fiber diet. It’s important, however, for people with a flare-up of diverticulitis to subscribe to a low-fiber diet until the infection is gone.

If you are experiencing symptoms of diverticulitis here in Orlando or Kissimmee, FL, it’s important that you turn to a qualified gastroenterologist who can diagnose and treat the disease right away. Turn to the trusted GI experts at Digestive and Liver Center of Florida. Call us today at (407) 384-7388 to schedule an appointment.

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