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Uncomplicated diverticulitis is treated with plenty of rest and possibly antibiotics.
Some people with more severe or complicated diverticulitis may be admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics, drainage of abscesses or emergency surgery.
Once treated, most people start feeling better within a few days. If your diverticulitis keeps coming back, your doctor may think about doing surgery to remove a part of your colon.
There are ways to try to stop diverticulitis from coming back, such as:
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