Diverticulitis
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Diverticulitis occurs when small pouches (diverticula) that form in the walls of the colon become inflamed or infected. It causes significant abdominal pain usually on the lower left side, fever and changes in bowel habits. Mild cases can be managed conservatively but severe cases may require hospitalisation.
Diverticulitis occurs when small pouches (diverticula) that form in the walls of the colon become inflamed or infected. It causes significant abdominal pain usually on the lower left side, fever and changes in bowel habits. Mild cases can be managed conservatively but severe cases may require hospitalisation.
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Liquid Diet During Acute Episodes
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Clear liquid diet during acute diverticulitis to rest the bowel and allow inflammation to resolve.
Weight Management
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Maintaining healthy weight to reduce diverticulitis risk. Obesity significantly increases risk of diverticular disease.
Probiotics
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Probiotic supplementation to support gut microbiome health and potentially reduce diverticulitis recurrence.
Avoiding Red and Processed Meat
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Reducing red and processed meat consumption which is associated with increased diverticulitis risk.
Antibiotics (Acute Episodes)
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Prescription antibiotics are the primary treatment for acute diverticulitis to clear bacterial infection.
Regular Exercise
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Regular physical activity to reduce diverticulitis risk and support bowel function. Sedentary lifestyle increases risk.
Stopping Smoking
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Smoking cessation to reduce diverticulitis risk and complication risk. Smoking is associated with worse outcomes.
High Fibre Diet (Prevention)
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High dietary fibre to prevent diverticulitis recurrence. Low-fibre diets are the primary risk factor for diverticular disease.
Adequate Hydration
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Drinking adequate water to support bowel function and prevent constipation which worsens diverticular disease.
Mesalazine (Maintenance)
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Prescription mesalazine (5-ASA) used in some countries for maintenance therapy to prevent diverticulitis recurrence.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.