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Suggest Diet Chart To Cure Diverticulitis

My boy friend has been dignosised with diverticulitis and has been in pain for over 3 weeks, his doc says to rest and drink lots of fluids. my question is what kinds of foods should he avoid that would help him feel better. he has been told to just stay away from solids.
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Diverticuloum is a abnormal outward projection of mucosa of colon.When it is get infected,it is known as diverticulitis.Your boy friend must be suffering with this infection

He will have to take antibiotics ( quinolones or cephalosporins) with antiprotozoals like metronidazole,antiemetics,antispasmodics, probiotics and other supportive treatment and your family physician may prescribe it.

Also, you have to be careful regarding dietary restrictions which should be low fat and high protein.

He can have a below mentioned diet.

1)Eat healthy carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
2) Drink at least 2 glasses of milk, replace tea with milk.
3) Have eggs for breakfast.
4) have all kinds of fruit juices and drink plenty of water throughout day. Custard is good for putting on weight

But the main cure is the only surgical removal of diverticulam because of repeated gut infection or they could be also chances of complications like peritonie,bowel obstruction etc.

So,better you see gastrosurgeon and take advise.

Regards,
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Suggest Diet Chart To Cure Diverticulitis

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Diverticuloum is a abnormal outward projection of mucosa of colon.When it is get infected,it is known as diverticulitis.Your boy friend must be suffering with this infection He will have to take antibiotics ( quinolones or cephalosporins) with antiprotozoals like metronidazole,antiemetics,antispasmodics, probiotics and other supportive treatment and your family physician may prescribe it. Also, you have to be careful regarding dietary restrictions which should be low fat and high protein. He can have a below mentioned diet. 1)Eat healthy carbohydrates like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 2) Drink at least 2 glasses of milk, replace tea with milk. 3) Have eggs for breakfast. 4) have all kinds of fruit juices and drink plenty of water throughout day. Custard is good for putting on weight But the main cure is the only surgical removal of diverticulam because of repeated gut infection or they could be also chances of complications like peritonie,bowel obstruction etc. So,better you see gastrosurgeon and take advise. Regards,