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Need help with diet for diverticulitis and gallstones?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Will differ: 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 2/19/2020

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Dr. Roy Shen answered

Low fat high fiber: Diverticulitis need to be on high fiber diet. Metamucil or any other fiber supplement daily and gallstones if symptomatic showed have laparoscopic gallbladder removal. If not able to have surgery, then low fat diet to decrease the chance of gallbladder attack.

Answered 2/19/2020

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