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Suggest Remedy For Diverticulosis

Hi, last fall my mother had a colonoscopy because he was suffering from stomach cramping. After the colonoscopy, she was told she was struggling with diverticulosis. Since this, she has been dealing with what sounds like diverticulitis, which she says is life-threatening. The research that I have done online, does not seem to confirm that. She also says that she was told to change her diet, but she has always had a very health diet. Is this condition life threatening? What can she done to recover from this?
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Hello,

For diverticulitis, you may control it with dietary changes and antibiotics.

Lifestyle changes with drinking of plenty of water are useful.

In few patients, it may cause acute pain abdomen or abscess or diverticulitis or fistula formation or perforation etc.

Avoid spicy food and caffeine drinks. Dry low fiber diet food may useful.

Please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Diverticulosis

Hello, For diverticulitis, you may control it with dietary changes and antibiotics. Lifestyle changes with drinking of plenty of water are useful. In few patients, it may cause acute pain abdomen or abscess or diverticulitis or fistula formation or perforation etc. Avoid spicy food and caffeine drinks. Dry low fiber diet food may useful. Please consult your gastroenterologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist