Question 1

is aloe vera juice good for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't hurt but will not help. Diverticulitis is an infection around a diverticula and needs to be treated with antibiotics. If they do not resolve the infection, then surgery is required. To reduce the formation of diverticula and possibly prevent diverticulitis, dietary fiber is needed. The simplest way to get enough fiber is to take metamucil or an equivalent  daily.

Question 2

can drinking aloe vera juice daily help with diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Diverticulitis involves acute inflammation, infection, and micro perforation of the bowel. Aloe vera juice is a stimulant laxative-not a good thing at that time. Diverticulosis is presence of thin walled pockets in the wall of the colon; unknown if taking aloe vera juice has any beneficial effect, i.e. Preventing complications of diverticulitis or bleeding.

Question 3

is prune juice (maybe 1/2 cup) okay for a recovery diet for diverticulitis to avoid constipation, instead of taking otc stuff?

Accepted Answer

Prune juice: Prune juice may work just as well.  If you don't find relief then you can go roth over the counter.  Make sure you drink plenty of water and walk around

Question 4

i'm having a diverticulitis flare-up. will drinking warm water with acv and lemon juice help the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If there is any evidence of infection, you may need antibiotics and analgesia, and low-residue diet

Question 5

i have diverticulitis what clear liquids should i have? i.e. chicken broth apple juice water. could you please give me a short list?

Accepted Answer

Clears plus...: Any liquids would be ok.I recommend my patients maintain a lower fibre diet when they have acute inflammation of the colon and are under treatment.When not acutely inflamed i recommend almost all patients maintain a balanced diet with fibre, good hydration, with no restrictions such as seeds or nuts. But, don't have me override  your doctor's instructions. Good luck.

Question 6

why is aloe vera juice not good for diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Who says that?: Does not matter if you drink aloe vera or not. It does not affect diverticulosis either way.

Question 7

can you cure diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Diverticulitis is an infection that occurs in/around a diverticulum (a weakness or blowout of the wall of the colon), usually treated with antibiotics. This may solve the infection, but it can happen again, as the diverticulum is still there, along with others as well, as they are usually multiple. Preventive measures may help diminish more attacks, but surgery may be necessary to 'cure' !

Question 8

how common is diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Diverticulosis is present in 60% of the population above the age of 60.  Diverticulitis is present in a very low percentage of patients. The treatment depends on the severity of the attack

Question 9

how do you treat diverticulitis

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics/liquids: Diverticulitis is treated initially with intravenous antibiotics and oral clear liquids with a change to oral antibiotics when the pain is resolving and the signs of infection (fever & elevated white blood count) are improving.  A colonoscopy is indicated a few weeks after resolution to be sure there is not a cancer.  Cases complicated by perforation may require immediate surgical intervention

Question 10

can diverticulitis be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most cases of diverticulitis are mild and readily treated with antibiotics and diet change. However, diverticulitis is a spectrum from mild to severe. The most severe cases require emergency surgery and can result in the need for a temporary colostomy formation. Talk to your physician about when or if you should consider an elective operation for removal of part of your colon.

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