Question 1

how soon after diverticulitis attack can you take psyllium husk powder?

Accepted Answer

I generally: Treat acute diverticulitis with 2 weeks of antibiotics and to stay on a no to low fiber diet for 6 weeks from diagnosis. I do not recommend starting psyllium before the 6 weeks have elapsed and you are symptom free as you risk a more severe recurrence during those 6 weeks with possible complication of perforation, abscess or fistula development, all of which are emergencies.

Question 2

is psyllium husk fiber good for a patient with diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: It's an excellent for of fiber for patients with diverticulosis.

Question 3

i'm taking powdered slippery elm bark for my diverticulosis. i'm wondering if it has enough soluble fiber so that i don't need psyllium husk too?

Accepted Answer

??trees: Wht not try bran, oats, oatmeal, fresh fruits and vegetables? Pwodered fuber like metamucil is available all over.

Question 4

how safe is organic whole husk psyllium? whats the difference btn whole and powder form?

Accepted Answer

Size of particle: An organic product is an unregulated food supplement.  The difference between whole and powder form is how the product is compounded. Powder form is smaller granules.

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 psyllium husk a grain?

Accepted Answer

No: Psyllium is a seed and the seed and husk (outer shell) is used as a source of soluble fiber.  It is not a grain.

Question 7

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 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 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.

Question 10

what is diverticulitis and what cause it?

Accepted Answer

Out-pouches colon: Colon is a long tube, and sometimes it gets "out-pouches, big or small.  Pressure in the colon causes them.  They can hurt, get infected or bleed.  Can sometime controll eith meds and diet.  Sometimes may need surgery.

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I'm taking powdered slippery elm bark for my diverticulosis. i'm wondering if it has enough soluble fiber so that i don't need psyllium husk too?

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How safe is organic whole husk psyllium? whats the difference btn whole and powder form?

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