{non-business} any one know about diverticulitis

[chilli.domains]

Hey any doctors in the place, after a few weeks of pain in my lower left abdomen I went to the doctor last night he said he suspects I have "Diverticulitis" well I went 10 days ago he asked for a blood test and now I want to know is it dangerous, can it be cured and what I should know. When he started explaining it all to me last night I was in a daze because I had been drinking a few.

[bill]

Hey any doctors in the place, after a few weeks of pain in my lower left abdomen I went to the doctor last night he said he suspects I have "Diverticulitis" well I went 10 days ago he asked for a blood test and now I want to know is it dangerous, can it be cured and what I should know. When he started explaining it all to me last night I was in a daze because I had been drinking a few.

[TheButcher]

Chilli you've done the basics by going to your doctor, if you did not understand what he said call or make an appointment to see him and ask again.

[josline]

My cousin has gluten intolerance, have you asked your doctor to test you for gluten issues.

[killah]

Fuck I can never be a doctor , just viewing those images makes me want to throw up. Good luck getting well dude.

[chilli.domains]

If any one cares, the medication has started , 500 mg of cipro twice a day and 500mg of metronidazole 3 times a day for 10 days. I had the CT scan Saturday and it confirmed it is diverticulitis.

No alcohol period with the 2nd antibiotic, no red meat, no spicy foods, no raw salad vegetables, no nuts, no fizzy drinks.

All that is left is to be told not to have sex

[bill]

If any one cares, the medication has started

diverticulitis diet from www.mayo.com ...

Diverticulitis diet
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Definition
A diverticulitis diet is something your doctor might recommend as part of a short-term treatment plan for acute diverticulitis.

Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of the digestive system. They're found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). This condition is called diverticulosis.

In some cases, one or more of the pouches become inflamed or infected. This is known as diverticulitis.

Mild cases of diverticulitis are usually treated with antibiotics and a diverticulitis diet, which includes clear liquids and low-fiber foods. More-severe cases typically require hospitalization.

Purpose
A diverticulitis diet is a temporary measure to give your digestive system a chance to rest. Oral intake is usually reduced until bleeding and diarrhea subside.

Diet details
A diverticulitis diet starts with only clear liquids for a few days. Examples of items allowed on a clear liquid diet include:

Broth
Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple juice
Ice chips
Ice pops without bits of fruit or fruit pulp
Gelatin
Water
Tea or coffee without cream
As you start feeling better, your doctor will recommend that you slowly add low-fiber foods. Examples of low-fiber foods include:

Canned or cooked fruits without skin or seeds
Canned or cooked vegetables such as green beans, carrots and potatoes (without the skin)
Eggs, fish and poultry
Refined white bread
Fruit and vegetable juice with no pulp
Low-fiber cereals
Milk, yogurt and cheese
White rice, pasta and noodles
Results
You should feel better within two or three days of starting the diet and antibiotics. If you haven't started feeling better by then, call your doctor. Also contact your doctor if:

You develop a fever
Your abdominal pain is worsening
You're unable to keep clear liquids down
These may indicate a complication that requires hospitalization.

Risks
The diverticulitis diet has few risks. However, continuing a clear liquid diet for more than a few days can lead to weakness and other complications, since it doesn't provide enough of the nutrients your body needs. For this reason, your doctor will want you to transition back to a normal diet as soon as you can tolerate it.

[bill]

diverticulitis diet from www.ucsfhealth.org/ ...



Diverticular Disease and Diet
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticuli) form inside the lower part of the intestine, usually in the colon. Constipation and straining during bowel movements can worsen the condition. A diet rich in fiber can help keep stools soft and prevent inflammation.

Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches in the colon become infected or inflamed. Dietary changes can help the colon heal.

Fiber is an important part of the diet for patients with diverticulosis. A high-fiber diet softens and gives bulk to the stool, allowing it to pass quickly and easily.

Diet for Diverticulosis
Eat a high-fiber diet when you have diverticulosis. Fiber softens the stool and helps prevent constipation. It also can help decrease pressure in the colon and help prevent flare-ups of diverticulitis.

High-fiber foods include:

Beans and legumes
Bran, whole wheat bread and whole grain cereals such as oatmeal
Brown and wild rice
Fruits such as apples, bananas and pears
Vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, corn and squash
Whole wheat pasta
If you currently don't have a diet high in fiber, you should add fiber gradually. This helps avoid bloating and abdominal discomfort. The target is to eat 25 to 30 grams of fiber daily. Drink at least 8 cups of fluid daily. Fluid will help soften your stool. Exercise also promotes bowel movement and helps prevent constipation.

When the colon is not inflamed, eat popcorn, nuts and seeds as tolerated.

Diet for Diverticulitis
During flare ups of diverticulitis, follow a clear liquid diet. Your doctor will let you know when to progress from clear liquids to low fiber solids and then back to your normal diet.

A clear liquid diet means no solid foods. Juices should have no pulp. During the clear liquid diet, you may consume:

Broth
Clear juices such as apple, cranberry and grape. (Avoid orange juice)
Jell-O
Popsicles
When you're able to eat solid food, choose low fiber foods while healing. Low fiber foods include:

Canned or cooked fruit without seeds or skin, such as applesauce and melon
Canned or well cooked vegetables without seeds and skin
Dairy products such as cheese, milk and yogurt
Eggs
Low-fiber cereal
Meat that is ground or tender and well cooked
Pasta
White bread and white rice
After symptoms improve, usually within two to four days, you may add 5 to 15 grams of fiber a day back into your diet. Resume your high fiber diet when you no longer have symptoms.



Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or health care provider. We encourage you to discuss with your doctor any questions or concerns you may have.

[chilli.domains]

That is surprising my doctor said no cheese or any dairy products, so I stopped eating ice cream. But on that list is says ice cream is okay.

[TheButcher]

All the best Chilli take the antibiotics you'll get well. Let us know how you feel in a week please.

[cimage]

Just the name of the disease sounds scary. Best wishes dude.

[Russ]

How's it going

[jag]

I wish you well honey