Diverticulitis is the infection of diverticular “pouches”. These pouches abnormally formed in weak intestines. Bacteria can rapidly multiply inside the pouches. Severe inflammation may leak through the walls of the bowels and contaminate other organs in the abdomen. Patients with this condition are at serious risk of death and need emergency medical attention.
With regards to diverticulitis, “curing” it relates to eliminating infection and calming down the inflammation. This is the only diverticular illness that is fully cured. Or else. Once the condition of the patient improves, he returns to his normal “diverticular disease” medical diagnosis.
Conventional medicine is typically used to treat it, relies mostly on antibiotics drugs to fight the infection.
There are three kinds of pharma drugs commonly used for treatments:
- A broad-spectrum antibiotic to kill many types of microorganisms. The doctor may prefer an antibiotic that is poorly absorbed from the intestines into the blood. This is important so that the drug stays inside the bowels. Where it is needed and not affect the other organs of the body.
- An anti-inflammatory drug which can reduce the swelling and inflammation of the bowel.
- Painkillers – to reduce the pain experienced by numbing the nerves of the patient.
There are numerous drugs belonging to these groups. The actual drugs in use depend on the doctor’s preference.
Pharmaceutical drugs can cause undesired side-effects. mostly to the liver and kidneys. These organs process and eliminate chemicals (drugs are chemicals). So these are usually the first body organs to be affected. These drugs can also upset your stomach and increase the danger of internal bleeding.
Using antibiotics will eradicate certain bacteria while allowing other bacteria to flourish. This can lead to a serious problem. The good bacteria in the intestines could be killed off while the bad ones remain and take control. This will upset the delicate balance of bowel health and can cause further illness.
However: Diverticulitis is a severe illness that risks the patient’s life. In this state, the patient can’t be picky.
The most serious cases of diverticulitis require hospitalization and possible surgery. Doctors might have to cut away parts of the affected bowel. The surgery itself is a big risk, especially for patients who are already weak or the elderly. This should be the least option and be avoided as much as possible.
Once Diverticulitis is “cured” the patient should take steps to cope and manage his condition. After eradicating the inflammation, the patient has the time needed to take care of his body and try to improve the condition of the disease. This can help prevent diverticulitis from happening again.
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