Question 1

some doctors say it is ok to drink with diverticulousis and some say not to... i am very confused on what to do?

Accepted Answer

Be safe: Alcohol in moderation isn't a problem if you have simple diverticulosis. You do need a heads up that if it is causing you trouble with diverticula getting infected, it can be a little rough on your liver itself. Exercise the same caution you'd use drinking while taking Ibuprofen or after running a  marathon.

Question 2

can i eat salads if i have diverticulitis or diverticulosos?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Acute new onset of infected diverticulitis is treated with antibiotics and small light diet of liquids or soft foods. Diverticulosis is a chronic condition that is generally treated with high fiber foods. Fruits, vegetables & salads are good for diverticulosis.

Question 3

what is the diffence between diberticulitus and diberticulosis?

Accepted Answer

One is an infection: Diverticulosis means that there are diverticuli present in the colon. Diverticuli are little outpockets of the lining of the colon (called colonic mucosa).  By themselves they are usually not problematic, but these pockets can get infected.  That is what diverticulitis is - infection of diverticuli.  Symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, fever, and constipation.

Question 4

what should i eat less and more of if i've been diagnosed with diverticulous?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Asymptomatic diverticulosis is treated with a high fiber diet or fiber supplements like metamucil or benefiber, 1-2 tablespoonful twice a day. This might give you a lot of gas that will go away as your colon adjusts which may take a few weeks. Establish regular bowel habits. Don't ignore the call of nature. Drink a lot of water. Read labels of food for fiber content. A dietician is ok to see.

Question 5

what causes diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: Diverticulosis, or small outpouching of the bowel, is generally due to a combination of conditions including advanced age, genetics, and diet. A high fiber diet can reduce the development of diverticular disease.

Question 6

what are the tests for diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis: Because diverticula by themselves usually do not cause problems, most people learn they have diverticulosis during routine screening examinations for colorectal cancer or during tests that check for other intestinal problems. Diverticulitis, on the other hand, is usually diagnosed during an acute attack.

Question 7

what can be done about diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Medical treatment: Of diverticulosis coli is high fiber diet to stretch and relax the hypertrophic muscles of the wall of the colon, which caused the diverticula in the first place.  Surgery is necessary when there is bleeding or perforation, or in some cases, intractability.

Question 8

what's the best diet for diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

High fiber.: The only real dietary recommendation at this point for chronic management of diverticulosis is to follow a high fiber diet, and of course lots of fluid to go with that.

Question 9

does exercise make diverticulosis worse?

Accepted Answer

No, should help: Physical activity generally improves bowel function and colon motility, which reduce risk of diverticular problems.  Basic issues include adequate liquid intake, fiber intake, avoidance of excessive straining while trying to have a bowel movement, and regular exercise is good.

Question 10

at what age does diverticulosis become common?

Accepted Answer

60: In the us, diverticulosis is found i approximately 1/3 of people aged 60.  This increases to 2/3 people by age 80.  Most people with diverticulosis do not develop problems;  approximately 20% will have an episode of acute inflammation, acute diverticulitis.

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