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diverticular /di·ver·tic·u·lar/ (-lar) pertaining to or resembling a diverticulum. diverticula, diverticular. See diverticulum. diverticular pertaining to or resembling a diverticulum. Patient discussion about diverticular. Q. How to prevent diverticulitis? I am a 43 year old man. I just had colonoscopy and my Doctor said I have diverticulosis and am at risk in developing diverticulitis. How can I prevent developing diverticulitis? A. You have Diverticulosis, which means you have diverticulas (small pouches) on your digestive system. These diverticula are permanent and will not go away. No treatment has been found to prevent complications of diverticular disease. Diet high in fiber increases stool bulk and prevents constipation, and theoretically may help prevent further diverticular formation or worsening of the diverticular condition. Some doctors recommend avoiding nuts, corn, and seeds which can plug diverticular openings and cause diverticulitis. Whether avoidance of such foods is beneficial is unclear. If you develop unexplained fever, chills or abdominal pain, you should notify your doctor immediately since it could be a complication of diverticulitis. Q. What corn based products can I eat. I have diverticular disease. I love corn tortillas, corn bread, corn dogs. A. The dietary recommendations for people with diverticular disease of the colon are usually to add fibers-rich foods (fruits, vegetables etc.). As far as I know corn isn't especially rich in dietary fibers, so I don't know about any recommended corn-based foods, although I don't know about any recommendations to refrain from eating corn-based foods. Read more or ask a question about diverticularIf you have any questions regarding this subject, you may consult your doctor. You may also read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dietaryfiber.html How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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diverticular disease, osteoporosis, an enlarged prostate, and more. Three weeks after admission, the woman suffered acute abdominal pain, which proved to be a diverticular abscess, requiring a colostomy for relief. A diet that is high in fiber can reduce risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diverticular disease, diabetes, and cancer. |
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