Diverticulitis Treatment Specialist in Cypress and The Woodlands, TX

Common risk factors for diverticulitis include;

• Age – the incidence of diverticulitis increases with age
• Low-fiber diet
• Smoking

The most common symptom of diverticulitis is abdominal pain. Since the most common site affected is the left colon, most people present with left-sided abdominal pains.

Other symptoms generally depend on the severity of diverticulitis and the presence of complications. Such symptoms include fevers, nausea, vomiting, and change in bowel habits.

Treatment depends on the degree of severity and the presence of complications.

For uncomplicated diverticulitis, the mainstay of treatment is bowel rest and antibiotics. Most patients improve with this. Following resolution, it is recommended that patients have a colonoscopy if they had not had one recently.

For complicated diverticulitis, hospitalization and surgery may be required. Definitive management will depend on the type of complication present.

At Texas Colon and Pilonidal Clinic, we manage both uncomplicated and complicated diverticulitis. When surgery is needed, our preference is to use minimally invasive approaches (laparoscopic or robotic) if appropriate in the management of this condition.

If you want to learn more, call us today or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Cypress TX, The Woodlands TX, Shenandoah TX, Rose Hill TX, Conroe TX, Louetta TX, Tomball TX, Hockley TX, Montgomery TX, Cleveland TX, Houston TX, Kingwood TX, and Humble TX, Willis TX, and BEYOND.