Back Pain With Diverticulitis
The treatment of diverticulitis depends on the severity of your symptoms. Some people may need to be in the hospital, but usually you can treat this problem at home.
To help with the pain, your doctor may suggest that you:
- Rest in bed and possibly use a heating pad on your belly
- Take pain medicines (ask your doctor which ones you should use).
- Drink only fluids for a day or two, and then slowly begin drinking thicker liquids and then eating foods.
The doctor may treat you with antibiotics.
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