Question 1

could overnight oatmeal cause diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: It is still a common myth that certain foods (undigestible foods like grains, corn) lead to more  recurrences of diverticulitis.  Many medical professionals still believe this however.  Some people get recurrent diverticulitis no matter what they eat.

Question 2

is it ok to eat oatmeal after an attack of diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Not right away: generally I recommend that for 2 weeks following a diverticulitis episode, my patients remain on a low residue diet. Which is a diet low in fiber. Oatmeal tends to have a high fiber content and I would only start that after 2 weeks.

Question 3

does overnight oatmeal cause diverticulitis? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

No: No connection with oatmeal. Diverticulitis is caused by blockage of small pockets in the colon which become infected. It is mostly related to chance if they get infected.Nothing actually prevents this from happening. Avoiding constipation is a common sense measure.

Question 4

what foods are good & bad after an attack of diverticulitis?  is oatmeal ok?

Accepted Answer

Soft foods: I suggest you avoid nuts, candies are hard foods and eat soft types of foods; apple sauce, chicken soup, peanut butter , etc.

Question 5

diet for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Early vs. Late: Acute diverticulitis is associated with swelling of the colon that may create a temporary partial blockage of the colon. Therefore, we often advocate no food or just liquids during the initial phase of treatment. When food is resumed, it is common to recommend a low-residue diet early on.  After the inflammation resolves, we often recommend high-fiber diets, which may reduce the risk of recurrence.

Question 6

is diverticulitis serious?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Diverticulitis occurs when a small pocket on the wall of the colon ruptures.  If the hole seals quickly, one may be treated as an out-patient with oral antibiotics.  Often, the inflammation is more severe, requiring IV antibiotics in the hospital.  Rarely the hole doesn't seal, requiring emergency surgery to remove the ruptured segment of colon.

Question 7

is eating oatmeal healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oatmeal is very healthy. Oats are full of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds &amp; antioxidants. Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber in oatmeal which lowers LDL and total cholesterol levels. Oats may help lower blood sugar levels &amp; improve insulin sensitivity. Oatmeal is very filling &amp; may therefore help you eat fewer calories and lose weight.

Question 8

can you die from diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

It is rare: Diverticulitis has various potential complications which ranges from minor infection which responds well to oral antibiotics, to severe infection and peritonitis caused by spillage of stool from colon into the abdominal cavity. In severe cases it usually needs surgery and in these cases patient may end up having a colostomy. These days it is so rare to die from diverticulitis.

Question 9

is oatmeal actually that healthy?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Steel cut oats are the healthiest because they are the least processed and retain most of the nutritional value of oats with thiamine, iron, calcium. Magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Also high fiber content, low in cholesterol, and low glycemic index.

Question 10

is cornbread bad for diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: True acute diverticulitis is an infection requiring antibiotics for treatment. During acute diverticulitis one may be directed to eat lighter, smaller, softer, low fiber foods. As the infection resolves, eventually a high fiber diet would then be recommended to help prevent recurrences.  Corn bread by itself, in moderation, should have no affect on diverticulitis. Drink plenty water too.

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