Although oral antibiotics were previously the first line of therapy for uncomplicated diverticulitis, new guidance states that certain cases can be treated without the use of this medication.

Abscesses associated with diverticulitis may cause fever and abdominal pain. They are treated with antibiotics and/or drainage. Symptoms of a fistula (which depends on location) can include a ...

For some people, mild cases of diverticulitis may resolve on their own. For others with mild to moderate cases of the disease, treatment typically involves antibiotics. Patients are also advised ...