A 34-year-old with uncomplicated acute diverticulitis is stable, tolerating PO, with no systemic signs. Best initial management strategy?...

Question

A 34-year-old with uncomplicated acute diverticulitis is stable, tolerating PO, with no systemic signs. Best initial management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management; consider selective no-antibiotic approach, advance diet as tolerated, close follow-up

Answer

Routine antibiotics for all

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Immediate inpatient admission for IV antibiotics

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Urgent colonoscopy to confirm

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High-dose steroids to reduce inflammation

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis-Outpatient Care