Diverticulitis prevention

Posted by ayersg @ayersg, Apr 6, 2023

Is there a way to prevent diverticulitis from recurring? Is there a change in diet that can help heal the colon issue that causes it?

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maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 19, 2023

In reply to @warrendog "Colace" + (show)

Thank you. Is there another brand also?

marionclark | @marionclark | Apr 19, 2023

In reply to @snoony2 "When I’ve had diverticulitis, I ended up in emergency. A former gastro person told me another..." + (show)

I have also been told that I I’ll need colorectal surgery - and I’m inclined to take that option. However, my surgeon has decided that it’s best that I wait. It’s quite confusing.

warrendog | @warrendog | Apr 19, 2023

In reply to @maxine50 "Thank you. Is there another brand also?" + (show)

Dulcolax might make one.
I’ve been using the store brand.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Apr 19, 2023

In reply to @marionclark "I have also been told that I I’ll need colorectal surgery - and I’m inclined to..." + (show)

I always get a second and third doctor opinion before I do anything serious to myself. I never tell the 2nd nor the 3rd doctor what another doctor has said. They always just agree with what you tell them seems to me. My experience!

snoony2 | @snoony2 | Apr 19, 2023

Yes. I believe so. Not all gastroenterology people can do it

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Apr 19, 2023

In reply to @marionclark "I have also been told that I I’ll need colorectal surgery - and I’m inclined to..." + (show)

@marionclark

Waiting is a good idea and getting a second or third opinion, is also good.

marionclark | @marionclark | Apr 19, 2023

In reply to @maxine50 "I always get a second and third doctor opinion before I do anything serious to myself...." + (show)

Wise words. Thank you!

marcia115 | @marcia115 | Apr 20, 2023

In reply to @anniegk "It needs to be monitored because of the possibility of a infected Diverticuli rupturing and causing..." + (show)

anniegk: How do you know if it goes into the colon? I have been on Maralax
for years, it does not help that much. I did cologuard, did not come back good
so now I have to have a colonoscopy.

anniegk | @anniegk | Apr 21, 2023

The Diverticuli are pockets and weak spots that form in the lining of the colon. They are like a little balloon forming on the lining of the colon. The walls are weakened by these balloon like projections and can burst and make a hole in the wall of the colon allowing the contents of the colon to leak into the abdomen. Once that happens a serious infection sets up that can be hard if impossible to treat. This can kill you if not treated immediately. It is a really scary situation when this happens.