At Phoenix Unified Surgeons, we understand that digestive health is an integral part of overall well-being. As medical professionals who are deeply committed to the health of our patients, we offer comprehensive care for a wide range of gastrointestinal issues, including diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is a condition that is capable of adversely impacting the digestive system, resulting in inflammation or infection, known as diverticula, that can form in the lining of the digestive tract. An episode of diverticulitis can cause a wide variety of symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe abdominal pain. With diverticulitis, common symptoms include sudden, sharp, or cramping pain (typically occurring in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen), changes in bowel habits such as bouts of diarrhea and constipation, and even blood in the stool, which indicates bleeding from the inflamed diverticula. Additional symptoms can also include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, fever, chills, urinary frequency, rectal pain, bloating, and fatigue. It is important to understand that the intensity of these symptoms is capable of fluctuate from person to person. Certain patients might experience only mild discomfort, whereas others may suffer from debilitating pain and systemic illness. At Phoenix Unified Surgeons, our team of highly experienced and compassionate healthcare providers is here to help. If you are experiencing symptoms of a diverticulitis attack, we highly recommend that you seek medical attention promptly. Our treatment plans typically involve antibiotics to combat the infection, as well as diet modifications to allow the colon to heal. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be recommended.