Question 1

what causes diverticulosis?

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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 2

is diverticulosis curable?

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Yes: "diverticulosis" is a condition where the colon has small outpouchings (diverticuli) of the colon lining that can get plugged up and infected causing symptoms."diverticulitits" is an inflamation of these divertiuli of the colon.  There are   antibiotics can cure the infection but not the diverticuli.    Surgery to remove the section of colon that has the "diverticuli" will often cure the disease.

Question 3

is there a surgery for diverticulosis?

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Not specifically: The condition of diverticulosis is a highly common finding of small out-pouches in the wall of the colon, most commonly the sigmoid colon. But diverticulosis can affect the entire colon. Surgery is not performed unless there are complications such as repeated infections of diverticulitis, colon stricturing or narrowing, serious bleeding.

Question 4

can i have flaxseed if diverticulosis?

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Yes: It is a good fiber supplement.

Question 5

can i eat quinoa if i have diverticulosis?

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Yes: No known issues with quinoa causing diverticulitis.

Question 6

is eggplant bad for suferers of diverticulosis?

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Diet for: Treatment of diverticulosis is controversial.  High fiber, low fiber, etc.  I don't think eggplants are at either extreme, so i think you are ok otherwise.  Ask a dietician to make sure.

Question 7

can someone with diverticulosis have chia seeds?

Accepted Answer

Controversal: I still tell patient s with known diverticular disease to avoid nuts, seeds, popcorn but younger doctors seem to cite the more recent literature stating seeds etc do not increase risk of developing diverticulitis. I am old fashioned in that sense and still advise avoidance of those foods.

Question 8

is there an operation that can fix my diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diverticulosis, the presence of little pockets in the wall of the colon does not usually require surgery. If these pockets, or diverticuli, cause symptoms, then surgery may be required.  Lower abdominal pain with fevers can be caused by a burst pocket - this is what is called diverticulitits.  Surgery for diverticulitis is needed for recurrent attacks or those that do not respond to antibiotics.

Question 9

what are the tests for diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

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 10

is there a difference between colitis and diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

yes: These are two different problem. Diverticulosis means pockets in colon specially in sigmoid part but these pockets are not infected. When infected called diverticulitis. Colitis is infection or inflammation of inner lining of the colon.

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