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I have diverticulitis and gallstones. i need help with a diet plan!

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Will be different: Gallstones cause symptoms when they block the function of the gallbladder after eating fatty foods. Thus avoiding fatty foods like fried and high fat foods may be helpful. For diverticulitis, the blockage of diverticular sac openings is the root cause for inflammation. Avoiding constipation by eating more fiber and drinking more water, and to exercise more frequently.

Answered 1/25/2015

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Need to have GB surg: 1st have gb removed.High fiber diet and avoidance of certain foods like corn, nuts, seeds.Removing gb will help doctor figure out which is the cause of the abd. Pain if it flares up again. Colonoscopy needed to identify severity of diverticulitis.

Answered 9/5/2013

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You don't need one: Diverticulitis: all that stui about seeds fruits etc has no supportive evidence at all. Eat and enjoy. Gall stones. No evidence that avoiding fatty food helps at all its all mythology but dietitians make a living prescribing them. Obviously if something doesn't agree with you use common sense and avoid.

Answered 2/19/2020

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