Question: I have diverticulitis and find im not doing to well I must be doing something wrong as im back to the same problem going to the toilet all the time am I eating the wrong food
Brief Answer:
Diet among many things that need to be controlled
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes ma'am, you are quite right. Conditions like diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc; all require a very well monitored and specific diet. I shall list the most common food items that usually result in a recurrence or irritation of the colon, they are:
-Tea
-Coffee
-Caffeine
-Sugar containing drinks
-Carbonated drinks
-Popcorn
-Oily/fatty/fried food
-Chocolates
-Dairy products
-Gluten products
-Alcohol
And many others, which are individual-specific (i.e. might cause irritation in some individuals, but not in others).
I shall also go ahead and list other suggestions advised to individuals diagnosed with diverticulitis, they are:
-Increase fiber in diet
-Exercise regularly (mild exercises like walking for 15-30 minutes)
-Drink plenty of water (avoid sugar containing drinks)
-Do not hesitate or avoid visiting the toilet whenever you feel the need to, as this is also considered healthy, and not responding only further irritates the colon
-Add probiotics to your diet on a daily basis
I hope you found my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications or information, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
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Having Diverticulitis. Suggest
Brief Answer:
Diet among many things that need to be controlled
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes ma'am, you are quite right. Conditions like diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc; all require a very well monitored and specific diet. I shall list the most common food items that usually result in a recurrence or irritation of the colon, they are:
-Tea
-Coffee
-Caffeine
-Sugar containing drinks
-Carbonated drinks
-Popcorn
-Oily/fatty/fried food
-Chocolates
-Dairy products
-Gluten products
-Alcohol
And many others, which are individual-specific (i.e. might cause irritation in some individuals, but not in others).
I shall also go ahead and list other suggestions advised to individuals diagnosed with diverticulitis, they are:
-Increase fiber in diet
-Exercise regularly (mild exercises like walking for 15-30 minutes)
-Drink plenty of water (avoid sugar containing drinks)
-Do not hesitate or avoid visiting the toilet whenever you feel the need to, as this is also considered healthy, and not responding only further irritates the colon
-Add probiotics to your diet on a daily basis
I hope you found my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications or information, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.