Second-generation immigrants are more educated compared to first generation immigrants, exceeding parental education in many instances. A greater percentage of second-generation immigrants have obtained a level of education beyond a high school diploma, with 59.2% having at least some college education in 2009.
Note the following: One typical oral antibiotic regimen is a combination of ciprofloxacin (or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) and metronidazole. Moxifloxacin is appropriate monotherapy for outpatient treatment of uncomplicated diverticulitis. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid monotherapy is acceptable as well.
To reduce abdominal pain caused by mild diverticulitis: 1  Apply a heating pad to your abdomen to relieve mild cramps and pain. 2  Try relaxation techniques (such as slow, deep breathing in a quiet room or meditation) to help reduce mild pain. 3  Use a nonprescription pain medicine such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol).