Diet For Diverticulitis Treatment

Diverticulitis Treatments And Home Cures

Diverticulitis is an affliction of the digestive system, particularly of the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops as a result of an inflammation of the diverticula. The diverticula are sac or pouch like outgrowths of the outer wall of the colon (large intestine). When the inner walls of the diverticula are exposed to the chemical environment of stomach, the inflammation caused is referred to as diverticulitis.

The major symptoms of diverticulitis are pain and inflammation in the lower abdomen, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and leukocytosis (elevation in the count of white blood cells).




The prime cause of diverticulitis is an improper diet and as such, you can relieve the affliction by resorting to a diet that is appropriate for your digestive machinery. You should consume a low residue diet while you are suffering from diverticulitis so as to reduce the bowel volume and thereby, the intensity of the affliction. Some of the diet tips to cure diverticulitis are as follows:

Eat plain cereals like corn flakes.


You are recommended to consume white rice, refined pasta, and noodles. Avoid the consumption of whole grains on account of their high fiber content.   

• You must consume a lot of fruits and fruit juices, except prune juice, as fruits and juices are easily digestible, thereby regulating your bowel movements. You are particularly recommended to consume fruits like watermelons, grapes, peaches, honeydew, bananas, cantaloupes, and apples. You must refrain from eating dried fruits.
• You are recommended to reduce your intake of processes or canned food, caffeinated drinks, sodas, condiments and sweets.
• You are also advised to reduce the content of dairy products in your diet.
• You must include a lot of fresh vegetables in your diet.
  
  
  You are particularly recommended to include cucumber, eggplant, celery, mushroom, carrot, lettuce and squash in your diet.
• You may also eat potatoes, but without the skin.
• You must not consume legumes like beans and lentils.
• You must consume vegetable soups at least two times a day.
• You are also recommended to avoid the consumption of nuts and seeds.
• If you wish to eat non vegetarian foods, you are advised to eat tender meat, fish, and eggs.
• You are recommended to avoid vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli and Swiss chard.
• You must also refrain from the consumption of alcohol.
• You must consult a doctor in case the inflammation and pain are unbearable.