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Diverticulitis
Virtual visit

Diverticulitis

Get expert care for your diverticulitis by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Diverticulitis visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your diverticulitis visit

Diverticulitis that isn't treated appropriately can become serious. This visit confirms what's happening and determines whether antibiotics, imaging, or specialist care is needed.

You have left lower abdominal pain that came on over hours and is persistent

You have a fever alongside abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits

You've had diverticulitis before and recognize that your symptoms are returning

You want to know whether antibiotics are needed or watchful waiting is appropriate

You're not sure if your symptoms are diverticulitis or something else

You've had multiple episodes and want to discuss whether surgery is worth considering

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

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“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is diverticulitis and how is it different from diverticulosis?

Diverticulosis is the presence of small pouches (diverticula) in the colon wall — common with aging and usually asymptomatic. Diverticulitis occurs when one or more of these pouches becomes inflamed or infected — causing left lower abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits that require clinical treatment.

Does diverticulitis always need antibiotics?

Recent evidence challenges the routine use of antibiotics for uncomplicated acute diverticulitis in otherwise healthy patients — some guidelines now support a watchful waiting approach with bowel rest and pain management. Your clinician will assess severity, imaging findings, and individual risk factors to guide this decision.

When does diverticulitis require hospitalization or surgery?

Complicated diverticulitis — involving abscess, perforation, fistula, or obstruction — typically requires hospitalization with IV antibiotics and possibly surgical intervention. Recurrent episodes causing persistent symptoms or complications are also indications for elective surgical resection after the acute episode resolves.

What diet should I follow after a diverticulitis attack?

During an acute attack, a clear liquid diet transitioning to low-fiber as symptoms improve is standard. After recovery, a high-fiber diet is recommended to reduce recurrence risk — the evidence against seeds and nuts causing flares is weak and dietary restriction of these foods is no longer routinely advised.

What side effects are associated with diverticulitis treatments?

Oral antibiotics (metronidazole plus ciprofloxacin or amoxicillin-clavulanate) commonly cause GI upset, metallic taste, and diarrhea. IV antibiotics in hospitalized patients have broader monitoring considerations. Surgical treatment for complicated disease carries standard procedural risks including infection, anastomotic leak, and stoma formation. Diverticulitis visit What to expect from a Diverticulitis visit
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