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Ok had a diverticulitis attack over weekend. Never had one before but had colonospy in February, 2 small polyps removed and slight diverticulosis diagnosed. Mother has diverticulosis and has had attacks. Should I expect this to be standard now that I had an attack? I am 59. On liquid diet, cipro and flagel, how long does it take for me to be better. And what can I do to prevent this again?
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For acute phase of the recurrent diverticulitis antibiotic therapy is required but once the acute phase settles down severe and drastic lifestyle modificatory changes have to be followed by the patient for many months to avoid recurrent attacks. So I'm sorry my dear but if you are sure its diverticulitis then broad spectrum antibiotic have to be taken for 5 to 7 days. I would suggest you take Clindamycin 600 mg once daily with Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days.They would cover both bacteria as well as protozoa, however, you would need a prescription for the same as antibiotics are not over the counter. Probiotic etc would help but if its diverticulitis then you have to take antibiotics.
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Does Diverticulitis Take Long To Get Cured?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For acute phase of the recurrent diverticulitis antibiotic therapy is required but once the acute phase settles down severe and drastic lifestyle modificatory changes have to be followed by the patient for many months to avoid recurrent attacks. So I m sorry my dear but if you are sure its diverticulitis then broad spectrum antibiotic have to be taken for 5 to 7 days. I would suggest you take Clindamycin 600 mg once daily with Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days.They would cover both bacteria as well as protozoa, however, you would need a prescription for the same as antibiotics are not over the counter. Probiotic etc would help but if its diverticulitis then you have to take antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.