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Have diverticulitis and loosing muscle, what can i do?
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High protein diet: U need to eat high protein diet and start gentle exercises. Even do protein shakes. Body needs lots of energy and protein to heal. If u have not had colposcopy, this needs to b done as well.
Answered 8/31/2013
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