Diverticulitis is infection of one or more diverticula in the digestive tract. It is almost always the result of aging. Incidence rate increases along with age. In the absence of complications, you may have no symptom. If inflammation exists, you may have abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, blood in the stool, fever or chills, nausea and vomiting. Most of the episodes of diverticulitis can be treated by intravenous antibiotics. For severe cases, they should stop eating. Nutrition is provided through nasogastric tube and intravenous injection. If you have recurrent acute attacks or complications, such as peritonitis, abscess or fistula, surgery may be required.
How is Diverticulitis treated in practice?