ACG has released a clinical guideline for the management of colonic diverticulitis in outpatient settings, highlighting the ...

Antibiotic prescribing has remained above 95% for uncomplicated diverticulitis at Veterans Affairs facilities, according to a study published online June 23 in Annals of Internal Medicine. Jesse D.

From 2015 to 2025, there was a shift in predominant antibiotic type from fluoroquinolone-based regimens to amoxicillin-clavulanate. HealthDay News — Antibiotic prescribing has remained above 95% for ...

Clinicians at Veterans Affairs facilities routinely prescribe antibiotics for uncomplicated diverticulitis despite selective use recommendations, underscoring the persistent gap between evolving ...

When a patient with colonic diverticulitis arrives, start antibiotics just in case. For a long time, this was the standard practice. If a patient had abdominal pain and was diagnosed with ...

Diverticulitis flare-ups can cause sudden abdominal pain, fever, and constipation or diarrhea, and may lead to serious complications if untreated. Lifestyle changes like eating more fiber, exercising, ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), also called bladder infections, happen when bacteria get into your bladder, kidneys, or another part of your urinary tract. They're common, affecting over 50% of women ...

Diverticulitis is when small pouches in the colon become inflamed or infected. IBS causes symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating. Eating more fiber can help with both diverticulitis and ...

Avoid high fiber foods, like beans and raw fruits, during a diverticulitis flare-up. A clear liquid diet may be recommended to rest the colon during an acute episode of diverticulitis. A diet high in ...

Objective Diverticulitis is a common disease with a substantial clinical and economic burden. Besides dietary fibre, the role of other foods in the prevention of diverticulitis is underexplored.

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common disease occurring frequently in young women. It is caused by bacteria multiplying in urine, and the patient usually complains of urgency and ...