Do Diverticulitis Go Away?

In about 95 out of 100 people, uncomplicated diverticulitis goes away on its own within a week. In about 5 out of 100 people, the symptoms stay and treatment is needed. Surgery is only rarely necessary.

How long does a bout of diverticulitis last?

“If you have diverticulitis with no complications, typically after diagnosis we treat with antibiotics,” Altawil says. “We usually see improvement within the first 24 hours, then considerable improvement within three to five days, and then the disease resolves in about 10 days.”

Will diverticulitis go away untreated?

A mild case of diverticulitis may go away on its own without any treatment. When treatment is necessary, antibiotics and a liquid or low-fiber diet may be all that is necessary to resolve symptoms.