What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is swelling (inflammation) of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine (colon). The presence of the pouches themselves is called diverticulosis.
What do patients take to treat Diverticulitis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ciprofloxacin
(Ciproxine, Cipro XR, Cipro)
|
2 |
These charts show data from Diverticulitis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Diverticulitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 166 patients have this condition
- 5 New patients joined this month
- 14 say Diverticulitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 88% | Females |
|---|---|
| 12% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 9 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 20 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 30 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 11 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 7 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 103 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Diverticulitis patients who have completed their condition history