Medically reviewed by Renee Nilan, MD A clear liquid diet consists of liquids such as water, clear broth, and apple juice.

Rest may help reduce the pain of diverticulitis, as can a heating pad placed on the abdomen. You also may consider trying a liquid diet or bland, low-fiber diet while you have symptoms. Be sure to ...

Treatment varies, depending on whether you have diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding. Diverticulitis with mild symptoms and no complications usually requires rest, oral antibiotics and a liquid ...