I was prescribed Flagyl and Levafloxicin? for Diverticulitis. Further, I was advised to maintain a?

4 Jan 2012

This is a pretty standard treatment. Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are both pretty common. It is caused in many cases by a lack of fiber in the diet and constipation over time can cause little pockets to form and food and bacteria can build up in the pockets leading to infection and bleeding (which is the "itis" form) Keeping a good amount of fiber in your diet (once you are healed enough to have a full fiber intake something like Benefiber to supplement your dietary fiber intake can be beneficial) and drinking plenty of fluids will help keep it from becoming inflammed.

4 Jan 2012

I posted an answer previously that didnt show and I'm not sure why so if you get a duplicate answer from me this is why. Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are very common and this treatment you were given is fairly standard. It is usually caused by inadequate fiber and chronic constipation but not always. The best way to prevent the inflammation (or "itis" form) is to add fiber and/or use a supplement like Benefiber, Metamucil or Citrucel to increase your fiber intake. It is also very important to take in plenty of fluids like juices and especially water so that the fiber can work properly. Do this once you are healed enough to take in lots of fiber. Initially increasing fiber can cause some bloating and sometimes loose stools for a while but your body will eventually get used to it. Increasing fiber intake slowly helps keep the bloating and loose stools to a minimum. On my other answer I posted a link and that could be why the answer didnt post so I wont add it to this one-perhaps it will show later. Google diverticulitis or look on Web MD for further info.

5 Jan 2012