Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Welcome to Health Care Magic. My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.It s good to know that your infection issues have subsided.But here we have one thing to understand Diverticulitis means infection of diverticula, Diverticula are abnormal finger like out growth in mostly one s large intestine, and even if infection has gone you have finger like growths in your Gut some food material may clod,some constipation may occasionally tease you some blood may be seen some pain ,twinge ocsasionally can be felt these are normal things if within normla limits. What to do : -keep a good look at your stools specially for blood and black tarry colour. -If you get fever consult your doctor if frequency of pain and cramps increases specially 4-5 times a day. -Follow up regularly Controllig constipation is very important: Life style changes: (1) Increased amount of fibre, like use bran bread instead of simple one.(fiber supplements like Fibo can be helpful) 2- Don t take much oil in your food. 3- Increase the quantity of vegetable ,even if you take meat make a recipe which includes vegetable in it. 4- Increase water intake 5- Keep yourself mobilized avoid keep sitting for long periods. 6- avoid fast food pizza and stuff with loads of fat and cream. Medicines which you can try : 1- Cremaffin syrup thrice a day one table spoon. 2- Lactulose also releases constipation 3- Lactitole monohydrate Time to heal: Yes it takes time to heal..may be a month... but as i told infection and its effects will heal you will still be having, divertucla in you so read about them discuss with your doctor about them and indeed you can lead a perfect healthy life with little changes in your life style.. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health