I have diverticulitis. what can i do to avoid another attack?

Avoid constipation: Increase in the fiber intake, hydration, use of stool softener to avoid constipation is in order. Some books instruct on avoidance of eating things with seed, but it is not always stressed. In those with recurrent episodes of diverticulitis, surgical resection may be in order and this often resolves the problem.

Surgery: Remove the area and no further attack. Other options do not have as good an option.

Let me help you: A diverticulitis diet is something your doctor might recommend as part of a treatment plan for a mild case of acute diverticulitis. High fiber food like, whole-grain breads, pastas, and cereals, beans (kidney beans and black beans, for example) fresh fruits (apples, pears, prunes) vegetables (squash potatoes, peas, spinach) avoid hard-to-digest foods such as nuts, corn, popcorn, and seeds. Good luck.

High fiber: Avoiding constipation may reduce risk for pockets forming in colon (diverticulosis) and although it is not substantiated in literature, some patients report flairs in diverticulitis (inflamed diverticula) when they eat foods hard to fully masticate like nuts and popcorn. Overall, it's a good idea to chew food well, drink water, maintain a high fiber diet and exercise.