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What is Diverticulitis?

Diverticular disease is a group of conditions in which tiny pouches (diverticula) form in the colon. These pouches bulge out through weak spots in your colon. The pouches can become inflamed (red, swollen) or infected. When the pouches are infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Risk factors include chronic constipation, aging, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.

Typical Symptoms of Diverticulitis

Diagnostic Questions for Diverticulitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Do you have stomach or abdominal pain in a specific area?
  • Have you been diagnosed with diverticula or diverticulitis?
  • Do you have constipation where you feel the urge to go but can't pass stool?
  • Do you have any stomach or abdominal pain?
  • Do you feel pain in your lower left abdomen?

Treatment of Diverticulitis

Treatment typically includes a liquid/light diet and antibiotics until symptoms improve. In severe cases with complications or those who don't respond to medical treatment, surgery may be needed.

Reviewed By:

Samantha Nazareth, MD

Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)

Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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What dietary considerations should be made for diverticulitis, including a high fiber diet for diverticulosis?

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Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are conditions related to the formation of diverticula (small pouches) in the colon. While diverticulosis is often asymptomatic, diverticulitis can cause significant discomfort and requires dietary management.

References:

Tursi A, Elisei W. Diet in colonic diverticulosis: is it useful? Pol Arch Intern Med. 2020 Mar 27;130(3):232-239. doi: 10.20452/pamw.15199. Epub 2020 Feb 20. PMID: 32077444.

Carabotti M, Falangone F, Cuomo R, Annibale B. Role of Dietary Habits in the Prevention of Diverticular Disease Complications: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2021 Apr 14;13(4):1288. doi: 10.3390/nu13041288. PMID: 33919755; PMCID: PMC8070710.

Polese B, Carabotti M, Rurgo S, Ritieni C, Sarnelli G, Barbara G, Pace F, Cuomo R, Annibale B; Remad Group. Patients with Diverticular Disease Have Different Dietary Habits Compared to Control Subjects: Results from an Observational Italian Study. Nutrients. 2023 Apr 28;15(9):2119. doi: 10.3390/nu15092119. PMID: 37432301; PMCID: PMC10180998.

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