Points to remember about Diverticulitis.

January 1, 2009 By admin

Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, bulge outward through weak spots in the colon (large intestine).
The pouches form when pressure inside the colon builds, usually because of constipation.
Most people with diverticulosis never have any discomfort or symptoms.
The most likely cause of diverticulosis is a low-fiber diet because it increases constipation and pressure inside the colon.
For most people with diverticulosis, eating a high-fiber diet is the only treatment needed.
You can increase your fiber intake by eating these foods: whole grain breads and cereals; fruit like apples and peaches; vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, spinach, carrots, asparagus, and squash; and starchy vegetables like kidney beans and lima beans.
Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed and cause pain and tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen.