I believe I have diverticulitis as I had  it a year ago and I am in  the same pain only more so in my lower left abdomen and into my lower back left side.  It has subsided some after a hot shower but Im still so uncomfortable sitting or laying down. will it be necessary to go through the same procedure as before?  To drink the quart of red terrible drink before they can test?
Diverticulitis is the inflammation of the outgrown pouches of the intestine, sometimes these gets infected leading to pain and sometimes bleeding. Mainstay of therapy for the diverticulitis is the antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications and the relative rest to the bowel. If not successful more aggressive measures like the iv antibiotics and the visualizing the colon are resorted. Thanks