Infectious diverticulitis is inflammation of previously formed pouches (diverticula) on the outside of the intestine. The most common symptom is abdominal pain. It may be accompanied with cramping, nausea, vomiting and constipation. The diagnostics may include a stool culture, indicating the exact microbe that is causing the inflammation and leading to the recommended antibiotics. As in many other inflammations, it may take several days to relieve the symptoms. However, due to the persistence of the diverticula it is likely that the infection would repeat.


If the symptoms exist for a longer period or get accompanied with new symptoms, you might want to consult your GP doctor for a follow-up.