Managing diverticulitis requires a careful diet that avoids aggravators like certain vegetables while incorporating soft foods after an attack. Understanding flare-up symptoms and the role of fiber supplements like Metamucil is key to recovery.
One out of every 10 Americans over 40 has diverticulosis, a chronic digestive disorder that creates small pouches, or diverticula, in the lining of the colon, or large intestine. If these pouches become inflamed, this acute attack is known as diverticulitis.
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Diverticular disease includes two phases: a chronic phase known as diverticulosis and an acute component called diverticulitis. Health care professionals recommend a specific two-phase diet during flare-ups of diverticulitis.
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Diverticular disease is a chronic digestive disorder with two phases: a chronic condition known as diverticulosis and an acute disorder called diverticulitis.
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