Yak: Yak, (Bos grunniens), long-haired, short-legged oxlike mammal that was probably domesticated in Tibet but has been introduced wherever there are people at elevations of 4,000â6,000 metres (14,000â20,000 feet), mainly in China but also in Central Asia, Mongolia, and Nepal. Wild yaks are sometimes
Treatments for those suffering from uncomplicated diverticulosis include antibiotics, liquid diet and over-the-counter pain relievers. For those with more severe symptoms or complicated diverticulosis, treatments may include injecting intravenous antibiotics, surgery and, if an abscess has formed, inserting a draining tube, reports Mayo Clinic.
Following a liquid diet for a while can help treat it, but antibiotics, and sometimes even surgery, may be needed. In recent years, hospital admissions for elective surgery for diverticulitis have increased 25% to 30%. But a new study in JAMA suggests that these treatments may be overused.