Diverticulitis

Small pouches develop in the lining of the intestine (diverticuli) and it becomes inflamed or infected causing diverticulitis


                                                                     Symptoms:

  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea

Treatment

Diet and lifestyle o Eating a healthy, balanced diet including whole grains, fruit and vegetables  

Increasing exercise and stopping smoking 

 Symptoms and symptom management (for example, paracetamol for pain and bulk-forming laxatives for constipation or diarrhoea) •

 Antibiotic (oral or IV depending on severity) – Co-amoxiclav (first line as per NICE 2019)