How Long Does Recovery From Diverticulitis Take?

Posted on Sun, 3 Apr 2016

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Question : Can you please tell me how long I will not feel well with a flare of diverticulitis I am taking Ciproflaxin and Metronidazole the pain is less but I still am not feeling well. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Diverticulitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Acute diverticulitis complications are more cpmmon in elderly people, in patients who are immunocompromised or who have associated comorbid conditions, such as diabetes and/or renal failure.
In diverticuliyis cases with mild to moderate severity clear liquid diet and 7-10 days of oral broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy is usually enough. Improvement is markedly seen after 4 to 5 days of regular medication. If the symptoms persist then complications such as perforation leading to peritonitis should be ruled out in consult with your doctor.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar