What is the best treatment for diverticulosis?

In this way, can diverticulosis go away?

A mild case of diverticulitis may go awayon its own without any treatment. When treatment is necessary,antibiotics and a liquid or low-fiber diet may be all that isnecessary to resolve symptoms. Only about 5 percent of people whohave diverticulosis ever go on to developdiverticulitis.

Also, how can I treat diverticulitis at home? To reduce abdominal pain caused by milddiverticulitis:

1. Apply a heating pad to your abdomen to relieve mild cramps andpain.
2. Try relaxation techniques (such as slow, deep breathing in aquiet room or meditation) to help reduce mild pain.
3. Use a nonprescription pain medicine such as acetaminophen (forexample, Tylenol).

Consequently, what can you do for diverticulosis?

• High-fiber diet. Although a high-fiber diet may not preventdiverticulosis, it may help prevent symptoms or problems in peoplewho already have diverticulosis.
• Fiber supplements.
• Medicines.
• Probiotics.
• Colon resection.
• Abscess.
• Perforation.
• Peritonitis.

How often should you have a colonoscopy with diverticulosis?

Having a colonoscopy more than once every five orten years usually isn't necessary. A grape-like growth, or polyp,in the colon or rectum is common in adults and usuallyharmless.