Q&A

How long do you treat diverticulitis with antibiotics?

How long do you treat diverticulitis with antibiotics?

Complicated diverticulitis requires a source control procedure in most cases, then antibiotics for four days after source control.

What is diverticulitis surgery?

The surgery involves removing the sigmoid colon as well as a small area of the rectum. Because diverticula can also occur in other parts of the intestine, it’s usually not possible to remove all of them. After the affected section of intestine has been removed, the ends are sewn back together again.

What are the symptoms of vestibular neuritis in the ear?

Vestibular Neuritis Vestibular neuritis is an inner ear disorder that may cause a person to experience such symptoms as sudden, severe vertigo (spinning/swaying sensation), dizziness, balance problems, nausea and vomiting.

What are the signs and symptoms of livedo reticularis?

The discolored, mottled skin is accompanied by other signs and symptoms that concern you. Painful nodules develop in the affected skin. Ulcers develop in the affected skin. You also have peripheral vascular diseases. This is a new development and you are known to have lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue diseases.

Is there any evidence that vestibular rehabilitation is effective?

Evidence has shown that vestibular rehabilitation can be effective in improving symptoms related to many vestibular (inner ear/balance) disorders. 1,2 People with vestibular disorders often experience problems with vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance, and/or imbalance. These are the problems that rehabilitation aims to address.

How long does it take to recover from vestibular neuritis?

Generally, the most severe symptoms (severe vertigo and dizziness) only last a couple of days, but while present, make it extremely difficult to perform routine activities of daily living. After the severe symptoms lessen, most patients make a slow, but full recovery over the next several weeks (approximately three weeks).