This can cause bacterial infection in the diverticuli leading to diverticulitis. It is well known that these drugs in high doses or taken for extended lenths of time can cause ulcers. And in those over 40 this results in diverticulosis creating a breading ground for infection and the development of diverticulitis. When being examined for diverticulitis your doctor will probably test your blood and fecal matter for possible infection. Rarely a bit of tissue must be removed for biopsy to test for cancerous growths.
Conventional medicine uses diet, anti-biotics and sometimes surgery.
As always make sure you visit a doctor if you think you have diverticulitis. If it is a mild case your doctor will have you eat a high fiber diet to make sure you stay regular. With more serious cases bed rest, a liquid diet, stool softeners and anti-biotics are usually indicated. After recovery this procedure is reversed with a second operation. And even more rarely your doctor may have to remove the infected tissue.