Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day. Get moderate exercise. Take only natural laxatives or those recommended by your doctor. Set aside ample time for bowel movement each day and avoid straining with bowel movements. Diverticulitis can sometimes progress to Complicated Diverticulitis .
Complicated diverticulitis is caused when the inflammation becomes severe or bleeding increases.
If you experience any of these symptoms you should contact your Doctor immediately. This is a general description of diverticula and diverticulitis. If you have more questions or feel you may be having symptoms of diverticula or diverticulitis, you should see your Doctor. Pathophysiology, Concepts of Altered Health States. Carol Mattson Porth.