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[|Human|] Hi Had diverticulitis (have?). I took Flagyl 500 mgs po for almost three weeks, and Levaquin 750 mgs po daily. The pain and fevers are gone. No chills, no nausea. Apetite has returned. however, every now and then I get a quick twinge in the area where the diverticulitis was. Even though the infection is gone, does it take a while for the tissue to heal? Thanks
[|AI|]  Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Welcome to Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.It's good to know that your infection issues have subsided. But here we have one thing to understand Diverticulitis means infection of diverticula, Diverticula are abnormal finger like out growth in mostly ones large intestine, and even if infection has gone you have finger like growths in your Gut some food material may clod, some constipation may occasionally tease you some blood may be seen some pain, twinge occasionally can be felt these are normal things if within normal limits. What to do :-keep a good look at your stools specially for blood and black tarry color.-If you get fever consult your doctor if frequency of pain and cramps increases specially 4-5 times a day.-Follow up regularlyControllig constipation is very important:Lifestyle changes:(1) Increased amount of fiber, like use bran bread instead of simple one.(fiber supplements like FBO can be helpful)2- Don't take much oil in your food.3- Increase the quantity of vegetable, even if you take meat make a recipe which includes vegetable in it.4- Increase water intake 5- Keep yourself mobilized avoid keep sitting for long periods.6- avoid fast food pizza and stuff with loads of fat and cream. Medicines which you can try :1- Remain syrup thrice a day one tablespoon.2- Lactulose also releases constipation3- Latitude monody