Gonorrhea is treated with a single 1-gram
First-choice intravenous antibiotics4 for suspected or confirmed complicated acute diverticulitis Painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac (NSAIDs: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) shouldn’t be used to treat diverticulitis because they can increase the likelihood of complications such as
The discussion pertains mostly to the treatment of sigmoid diverticulitis; a brief discussion of diverticulitis of the right colon can be found at the end of the topic
It is usually taken every 12 hours for 5-10 days, depending on the condition being treated
These include: pharyngitis (sore throat) otitis media (middle ear inflammation) sinusitis (sinus
Mild diverticulitis can be treated with rest, changes in your
However for even better results combining metronidazole with cefuroxime is a better choice
If you have a sharp pain in your lower left abdominal quadrant, it might be diverticulitis
Nausea and vomiting
Antibiotics usually are needed to treat patients with diverticulitis
Background: Complicated diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon typically is treated by resection after initial antibiotic treatment
Commonly reported side effects are: mouth ulcers
A total of 5ml and 6ml of cefazolin, cefuroxime, or ceftriaxone alone may be used for intravenous therapy with metronidazole or leomycin Diverticulitis is treated using diet modifications, antibiotics, and possibly surgery
To treat gonorrhea, cefuroxime is taken as a single dose, and to treat Lyme disease, cefuroxime is taken every 12 hours for 20 days
Cefuroxime belongs to the second generation of cephalosporin antibiotics and is classified as a β-lactam agent
The management of patients with acute colonic diverticulitis is discussed in this topic
Potential regimens include the following: Ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole
These symptoms include: Sudden and severe lower belly or back pain that doesn’t go away
STEP 1: The Healing Diverticulitis Diet
Duration of therapy: 7d
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment
This can lead to an infection
Martel, J, Raskin, JB
Drink lots of water and aim for 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber every day from beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds