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Does swallowing excessive amounts of air because of anxiety put you at risk for diverticulitis?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

No: Just passes on through. But get the anxiety under contro!

Dr Rosen and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Amir Bastawrous answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

No: Diverticulitis is caused by hard small stools from low fiber diet. Anxiety can cause constipation and medications which are used to treat constipation can cause constipation.

Dr Shafi agreed

Answered 11/24/2014

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