can i eat blueberries if i have diverticulitis?

Question

I have diverticulitis. Can I eat strawberries, tomatoes, and nuts?

Answer 1

No: Once you develop acute diverticulitis you should stop eating blueberries and other foods which contain significant amounts of fiber. With these symptoms you need a a clear liquid diet which does not leave residue for your colon to digest. Please consult further with a gastroenterologist. I wish you well with your health!

Answer 2

Diverticular Disease: Diverticular disease can be less frequent or severe by avoiding foods such as corn, popcorn, nuts and seeds. These items can get lodged in the pockets in your colon (diverticula) and cause inflammation which could lead to diverticulitis.

Answer 3

Eat Right: Avoid junk food, the "whites": white rice, white flour. Fiber is your friend. Eat whole grains, lots of fruits and veggies. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Get out and get moving. It's okay to eat seeds, corn and nuts (no studies have shown that these are dangerous).

Answer 4

See a doctor NOW: Classic presentation is fever, abdominal pain (usually left sided), and elevated white blood cell count. Some people don't have the classic presentation. Other things, like appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease can present similarly . Need to see a doc, get examined, maybe get a ct scan. Mild cases- rx antibiotics as outpt;more severe -inpt rx, and/or drainage of pus, or surgery.

Answer 5

Left lower abd pain: If you suspect you have diverticulitis you should consult with your doctor as you will need evaluation and antibiotics. Generally symptoms consist of left lower abdominal pain. More severe cases may have fever, worsening pain, abdominal distention and vomiting.

Answer 6

Based on symptoms: The most common presenting symptoms of diverticulitis are abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and bloating. The problem is that these symptoms can be seen with many gastrointestinal conditions and you don't have to have all of them either. If you are really concerned you would be best served by seeking an in-person evaluation.

Answer 7

Diverticulitis : Diverticulitis can become serious. Inflammation around the colon occurs when small bubbles on the wall of the colon rupture. If the ruptured area does not spread the process is self-limited and the infection that results can be treated with antibiotics, often on an outpatient basis with oral pills. If the ruptured area spills more contaminated material than can be contained, i.e. Spread of infection occurs, serious infection can result and require emergency surgery. Elective surgery should be considered if a patient has more than one or 2 episodes of diverticulitis to avoid the development of an emergency, since emergency colon surgery often leads to the need for a temporary colostomy (bag). Also diverticulitis needs to be confirmed as the diagnosis by studies of the colon, e.g. Colonoscopy, to be certain something else, like colon cancer, is not to blame for the symptoms.

Answer 8

Yes, : Yes, it can be serious. Any progressing abdominal pain especially localizing to the lower left part of your abdomen with associated fevers should prompt you to call your primary physician for a check up and possible antibiotic therapy. Diverticulitis if left untreated could cause abscess formation in your abdomen or even worse bowel perforation.

Answer 9

Diverticulitis : Diverticulitis can be serious, but most cases are treated with antibiotics and patients recover. It is important to be followed closely by your doctor to ensure your full, uncomplicated recovery. Sometimes surgery is needed as an emergency when complications occur such as perforation and abscess. Patients who have repeated attacks may benefit from elective surgical resection of the diseased colon.

Answer 10

Depends: Acute new onset of infected diverticulitis is treated with antibiotics and small light diet of liquids or soft foods. Diverticulosis is a chronic condition that is generally treated with high fiber foods. Fruits, vegetables & salads are good for diverticulosis.

Answer 11

Yes: It is clearly possible. Is it wise i think is what you are asking. Probably pursuing a low fat diet is best, so you can clearly eat meat and there are many choices that will stay in that low fat category. You might avoid most red meats for a while.

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