{"id":38244,"date":"2024-01-06T07:46:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T06:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myspecialdoctor.it\/uncategorized\/against-diverticula-better-drugs-diet-and-lifestyle-or-surgical-solution\/"},"modified":"2024-01-24T16:42:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:42:06","slug":"against-diverticula-better-drugs-diet-and-lifestyle-or-surgical-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myspecialdoctor.it\/en\/food-and-nutrition\/against-diverticula-better-drugs-diet-and-lifestyle-or-surgical-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Against diverticula better drugs, diet and lifestyle or surgical solution?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have been diagnosed with one or more diverticula of the intestinal tract, it is best to follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions in terms of diet and lifestyle, then differentiate treatment according to whether you have diverticula or diverticulitis.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>diverticulosis<\/strong>, a <strong>fiber diet<\/strong> will need to be adopted.<br \/>\nIf, on the other hand, the disorder is caused by <strong>diverticulitis<\/strong>, <strong>drug therapy<\/strong> based on antibiotics that are particularly active in the intestines, <strong>then anti-inflammatories<\/strong> must be used. It is also advisable to\u00a0<strong>take milk enzymes<\/strong>, which are an excellent supplement to relieve the disorder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The diet<\/strong><br \/>\nAs a diet against diverticulum disease, the following foods can be given priority consideration, which are particularly good both for cushioning the discomfort of diverticula, but also for preventing diverticula from developing into diverticulitis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 g of <strong>fiber<\/strong> per day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh<\/strong> and <strong>dried<\/strong><strong>fruits<\/strong>, <strong>vegetables<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Beans<\/strong> and <strong>legumes<\/strong>, <strong>nuts<\/strong>, <strong>cereals<\/strong> and starchy foods<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dietary<\/strong> fiber <strong>supplements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lots of <strong>fluids<\/strong>, which prevent side effects of fiber diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Therapy<\/strong><br \/>\nAs a medical treatment for diverticulosis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paracetamol<\/strong> against pain, avoiding aspirin or other drugs that canarrange stomach upset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laxatives<\/strong>, possibly in cases where you intend to overcome possible constipation problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a medical treatment for diverticulitis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antibiotics<\/strong> as prescribed by your doctor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paracetamol<\/strong> in case of pain or other painkiller as needed<\/li>\n<li>Constant <strong>hydration<\/strong> to relieve symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Surgery<\/strong><br \/>\nIn some cases, surgery may be necessary, especially when certain complications of diverticulitis appear, where\u00a0<strong>removal of the portion of the intestine<\/strong> affected by the disease becomes necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Such an intervention is especially essential when the patient is at risk of <strong>peritonitis<\/strong>, <strong>intestinal blockage<\/strong>, or complications such as <strong>fistulas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Surgery usually involves removal of the affected section of the\u00a0<strong>large intestine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Following surgery to resolve diverticulitis, some postoperative issues may arise, such as a temporary <strong>colostomy<\/strong>, or <strong>abscesses<\/strong> that require careful drainage.<\/p>\n<p>All of these elements should be well evaluated together with one&#8217;s physician in case one is thinking about the surgical solution, noting both the benefits and the risks it might entail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With diverticulosis, a fiber diet will need to be adopted. 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