is it true eating nuts seeds or berries can cause diverticulitis?

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Is it true that pts who have a history of diverticulitis should not eat small seeds (e.G. Caraway, sesame, etc)?

Answer 1

NO: High fiber has been shown, in some studies, to be salutary

Answer 2

Probably not: It was once thought that such things could lodge in existing colonic diverticuli or block their openings, resulting in inflammation and infection. There is no real evidence of it. Some doctors still recommend avoiding such foods, but it probably makes no difference. (Personal story: I had divertiulitis 35 yr ago, another episode 2 yr ago, no others -- and I eat these things in large amounts.)

Answer 3

Your question...: I assume you mean the difference between diverticulitis and diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is the development is small pouches in the wall of the lower colon. Diverticulitis is the infection of those pouches.

Answer 4

There is a differenc: I think you are asking the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is a small outpouching of your colon wall secondary to years of pressure on the wall of your colon when you push to have a bowel movement. Diveriticulitis is when these small outpouchings get inflamed from a bacteria working through the wall and causing this inflammation.

Answer 5

Yes: Generally the symptoms of diverticulitis are left lower abdominal pain, fever, and bloating...It can also be associated with either diarrhea or constipation. If you have fever or abdominal pain, you should be evaluated as soon as possible, as diverticulitis is due to perforation of the colon, and can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

Answer 6

Yes.: Pain (typically in the left lower abdomen), fever, bloating, and a change in bowel habits are common. The symptoms vary with the severity of the inflammation present but require medical evaluation to help determine if hospitalization, or even emergency surgery, is necessary.

Answer 7

Yes.: The incidence of diverticular disease in the US increases with age: diverticuli are found in as many as 1/3 people by age 60, and app 1/2 of all people 80 and over. It is believed that our high red meat/low fiber diets contribute to this high incidence. Of course, only a small subset (~20%) of people with diverticuli ever develop diverticulitis.

Answer 8

More common : In the 40 years old and above range but does occur in a younger populations. Used to be considered a disease of 50 years and above but there has been a trend to presenting at younger ages. May be related to more fast food ingestion, more caffeine (starbucks) intake, poor rest and poor eating habits.

Answer 9

No.: Diverticulosis is present in about 30% of people aged 60; this doubles by age 80. Only a small subset of people with diverticulosis develop diverticulitis. While we occasionally see people in their 20's or 30's with acute diverticulitis, it is overall very rare.

Answer 10

Not usually: The 40 and above is the most at risk population but 30 yo's can certainly get diverticulitis.

Answer 11

What's your diet?: Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are far more common in western countries; this is believed to be due to the high red meat, low fiber diet we are famous for. If you live in the us and have adopted a western diet, the risk of diverticular disease is present regardless of your country of origin.

Answer 12

Ethnic: Background only plays a role as it relates to diet. Hi fiber diet with vegetables and fruit, common in asian populations, seems to have a protective effect but anyone can get diverticulitis.

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