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Can Doxycycline Hyclate Relieve Pain Due To Diverticulitis?
Question: I have diverticulitis, can I take doxycycline hyclate, I have not taken any antibbiotic with the exception of Bentyl. I need relieve from the pain, I need an answer asap
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
You need to consult your doctor before taking any antibiotc. doxicilcine is not routinely used for diverticulitis treatent. you need to take ciprofloxacin + metrnodasole for mild cases of diverticultiis. if this is moderate grade or pain worsens you need to do ct scan and bverify is there complicated diverticulitis which should be treated surgically. Wish you good health. Regards
hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
You need to consult your doctor before taking any antibiotc. doxicilcine is not routinely used for diverticulitis treatent. you need to take ciprofloxacin + metrnodasole for mild cases of diverticultiis. if this is moderate grade or pain worsens you need to do ct scan and bverify is there complicated diverticulitis which should be treated surgically. Wish you good health. Regards
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