Question 1

which doctors typically treat diverticular disease?

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GI docs, Surgeons: Diverticulitis is often diagnosed by primary care doctors or gastroenterologists.  Complications of diverticulitis may require surgery and are under the care of general surgeons.

Question 2

how do complementary doctors treat diverticular disease?

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Variably: The condition requires only simple medical and dietary recommendations. Diverticulitis is a complication, and treatment is different depending on severity.

Question 3

i just had a colonoscopy and have been diagnosed with sigmoid diverticular disease and the doctor also found a 3cms cytic/mucinous lesion in my colon?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doctor: If the doctor biopsied the lesion, you should discuss the findings with him.  In general, colonic lesions found at colonoscopy should be removed.

Question 4

i have diverticular disease and last night in severe pain and still some today i don't want to keep going to er . any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Call GI: Chronic issues like you have are much better managed outside the er.  You need to discuss your ongoing pain with your gastroenterologist.

Question 5

how can i get relief from diverticular disease?

Accepted Answer

Healthy eating: Would want to eat healthy foods higher in fiber with fruits and vegetables. Eat less potatoes, fried foods, white rice,  noodles, white bread, and meats. Add fiber supplements like.

Question 6

is it genes or lifestyle or both that make it likely to get diverticular disease?

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Both: There is a familial component, however the standard western diet is the most likely culprit - low in fibre, high in fat. If you have a family history, be extra vigilant about eating lots of high fiber products, drinking lots of water, and using supplements such as prune juice to help regulate bowel habits if needed. Avoid constipation, since this is the direct cause.

Question 7

do i really have to eat a diet high in fibre if i suffer from diverticular disease?

Accepted Answer

Diet high in fiber: You need to eat 25to35 grms of fiber daily if you suffer fro diverticular disease, only exception is during acute diverticulitis when you have to be on low residue diet consistiong of water, fruit juices.Broth and ice pops to regular diet to low fiber to finally high fiber diet, 25to35 grms per day.

Question 8

can chrons disease be confused with diverticular disease

Accepted Answer

It's Possible: Crohn's disease may affect any part of the intestinal tract (mouth-to-anus) whereas diverticulitis usually affects the sigmoid colon. However, both cause inflammation that may be difficult to differentiate by ct scan alone. Colonoscopy and pathology evaluation should aid in the differentiation, as well as one's personal history.

Question 9

what is the best diet for diverticular disease and ibs?

Accepted Answer

Avoid irritant foods: That is one of the most frequent questions! for years, people were advised to stay away from seeds, fiber, "roughage". For the most part, there is no ideal diet and this year a group authorities have decided that "seeds" no longer need to be withheld.--but first, be sure there are no food intolerances and a trial of a bulk forming laxative may help.

Question 10

what kind of condition is diverticular disease?

Accepted Answer

Pockets in the colon: Diverticular disease is the presence of out pouches of  usually the colonic mucosa. Many times it is asymptomatic but it may cause pain, bleeding or infection.

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