Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with diverticulitis.

Ignore: Treat the infection with antibiotics as directed. Once fully healed start a high fiber diet.

Ignore: Don't wait to see a doctor if you have a history of diverticulitis and you are having a recurrence.

Ignore: DO take Rxd antibiotics. DO follow diet advice- initially clear liquids/NO fiber, and advance per MD.

Ignore: Do watch your diet and be aware of those seedy foods that can bother you, but eat well!!

Ignore: Avoid constipation if you have diverticulitis.

Ignore: Oral antibiotics for a few days can treat acute diverticulitis attack.

Ignore: Keep food log, avoid constipation, stay well hydrated.

Ignore: Bland diet during flares can help reduce symptoms.

Ignore: If you feel your diverticulosis flaring into "-itis" you need to see your doc and may need medicine.

Don't: Don't have a low-fiber diet, it can lead to diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

Eating: Eating more fiber rich foods will help!

Eat: Eat more fiber, it softens and adds bulk to stools, helping them pass more easily through the colon.

Eat: Eat more fiber, it reduces pressure in the digestive tract.

Try: Try to eat at least 25-35 grams of fiber a day.

If: If you're having difficulty structuring a diet on your own, consult your doctor or a dietitian.

Controversial: Controversial but Generally, avoid hard-to-digest foods such as nuts, corn, popcorn, and seeds.

Be: Be on a clear liquid diet and then advance the diet slowly as tolerated after clinical improvement.

Avoid: Avoid Nsaid's and corticosteroids, they have been associated with greater risk of colon perforation.

Educate: Educate yourself on the condition, and know the triggers, and what foods to eat and not to eat!

Ignore: Make sure you have colonoscopy after diverticulitis to rule other issues.

Don't: Don't eat seeds or nuts with known Diverticulitis. Do take antibiotics with an active flare up.

Ignore: Do not sit at home. Do see your doctor. Do follow-up.