In complicated or severe instances of diverticulitis, a doctor may admit his patient to the hospital to receive intravenous antibiotics. A severe attack or the presence of other health conditions often necessitates a hospital stay. Often, a complicated case of diverticulitis involves a fistula, bleeding, or even a blockage. Increasing fever and pain are hallmarks of a serious cases.

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