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Diverticulitis is most often caused by a bacterial infection. In such cases, the primary form of treatment is antibiotic drugs accompanied by changes in diet to aid with the healing. In severe ...

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 ...

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 ...