A 62-year-old patient presents with left-sided abdominal pain, fever, and altered bowel habits. CT scan suggests diverticulitis. According to NICE, wh...

Question

A 62-year-old patient presents with left-sided abdominal pain, fever, and altered bowel habits. CT scan suggests diverticulitis. According to NICE, what is the recommended outpatient management for uncomplicated diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Broad-spectrum oral antibiotics and clear liquid diet initially

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Immediate surgical intervention

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High-fibre diet only

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Colonoscopy within 24 hours

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IV antibiotics in hospital for at least 7 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diverticulitis

A 62-year-old patient presents with left-sided abdominal pain, fever, and altered bowel habits. CT scan suggests diverticulitis. According to NICE, what is the recommended outpatient management for uncomplicated diverticulitis?