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Tired of diverticulosis, but is there any way to get a cure?

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Internal Medicine

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In brief: Diverticulosis.

Diverticulosis is manageable, not curable.

Once the pockets in the colon form, they don't go back again. High fiber diet is the rule.

In brief: Diverticulosis.

Diverticulosis is manageable, not curable.

Once the pockets in the colon form, they don't go back again. High fiber diet is the rule.

Dr. Dean Giannone

Dr. Dean Giannone

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Surgery

2 doctors agree

In brief: Yes

You can have an elective colon resection to remove the portion of colon that has diverticulosis.

In brief: Yes

You can have an elective colon resection to remove the portion of colon that has diverticulosis.

Dr. Dan Lister

Dr. Dan Lister

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