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.
Home treatment may help you control symptoms of diverticulitis or reduce the chance of having additional attacks of diverticulitis. To reduce abdominal pain caused by mild diverticulitis: Apply a heating pad to your abdomen to relieve mild cramps and pain. Try relaxation techniques (such as slow, deep breathing in a quiet room or meditation) to help reduce mild pain.