Question 1

i have diverticulitis and am currently on a low residue diet. is milk a low residue drink?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes it is, but if you are lactose intolerant you should avoid milk.  A low residue diet contains a low amount of fiber.  Fiber causes gas production in the colon-- so does milk if you are lactose intolerant.

Question 2

i have diverticulitis and am currently on a low residue diet. is coconut milk ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have diverticulitis, with pain and fever stay on a low fiber diet for 4-6 weeks to allow healing. If you merely have diverticulosis, then a high fiber diet is recommended and include 80-100 ounces of non cafeinated, non alcoholic fluid per day and this can include coconut milk.

Question 3

i have diverticulitis and am currently on a low residue diet. instead of dairy milk, is rice or almond milk ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The low residue diet is utilized while you recover from an acute diverticulitis infection. Rice of almond milk is low residue. Once recovered, one wants to consume a high fiber, high liquid diet.

Question 4

what is the safest way to treat constipation while following a low residue diet for 6 weeks post-diverticulitis? already drinking 80oz of water, and eating less than 6g of fiber/1300cal, daily?

Accepted Answer

: If you have little or no urge for BMs, try taking a gentle bowel stimulant like senokotS daily according to the instructions. Avoid laxatives if possible. Ask your physician, surgeon or gastroenterologist if you can take metamucil daily to provide fiber without stirring up diverticulitis. Regular exercise can help.

Question 5

can you drink a protein pwder when on liquid diet for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The liquid diet is chosen to avoid any solids in the food you are eating.  A protein drink would therefore qualify.

Question 6

hi, do you think i can drink coffee with diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: usually liquids are ok with uncomplicated diverticulitis. keep in mind that coffee can cause diarrhea, which can also happen when you have diverticulitis and on antibiotics

Question 7

can you drink regular coke  when you have been diagnosed with diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may wish to mind your caloric intake so that you do not gain weight.

Question 8

can i drink picot with lemon if i have diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

: You may, but do not expect it to provide any medicinal benefit.
Diverticulitis may require treatment with antibiotics and you should consult your doctor.

Question 9

can i drink alcohol with diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Still on Antibiotic?: While there is no general prohibition against using alcohol when dealing with acute diverticulitis, common sense would suggest that it may not be the best idea.  Furthermore, many antibiotics can be affected by alcohol intake, so i would be especially cautious if you are still on antibiotics.

Question 10

can you drink wine and beer, while you have diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

NO: Diverticulitis can lead to serious complication, some times even life threatening , you should follow your doctors advise take every measure to avoid  complications, drinking wine and beer is not one it.

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