diverticulitis patients

When Should You Consider Surgery For Diverticulitis?

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When Should You Consider Surgery For Diverticulitis? When a person has had two uncomplicated diverticulitis attacks or one complicated attack, they may choose to have surgery. Complicated diverticulitis causes other serious symptoms, such as a hole in the colon or bleeding in the abdomen. When is surgery recommended for diverticulitis? Your NYU Langone gastroenterologist may

Can You Take Steroids If You Have Diverticulitis?

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Can You Take Steroids If You Have Diverticulitis? Can you take steroids if you have diverticulitis? diverticular disease Can steroids make diverticulitis worse? Several drugs are associated with an increased risk of diverticulitis, including steroids, opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Can prednisone affect diverticulitis?