Diverticulitis is a disease caused by small pouches called diverticula in the colon (or large intestine) that bulge outward. The presence of diverticula alone results in a diagnosis of diverticulosis, ...

New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the risk of ...

A diverticulitis diet should include primarily clear liquids during a flare-up. During recovery from a flare-up, you will slowly reintroduce low-fiber solid food, like white bread and low-fiber cereal ...

Women who consumed nuts, seeds, or corn had no increased risk for diverticulitis, contrary to historical data suggesting these foods may trigger the condition. Although prior research has challenged ...

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that many people have small pouches of the large intestine that bulge outward through weak spots in the colon. Multiple ...

A friend tells me her husband spent the better part of the holidays suffering with a bout of divertitulitis. I feel his pain. It’s a fairly common condition, especially as we get older. What to eat ...

If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Certain foods can help during and after a diverticulitis flare-up. These include high fiber foods and probiotics. Foods to consider avoiding include red meat and high-FODMAP foods. Doctors may ...

People with diverticulitis often experience severe and sudden abdominal pain. However, the condition may also cause mild pain that worsens over a few days. Additionally, the intensity of the pain may ...

A large-scale analysis of more than 5.2 million hospitalizations across the United States has uncovered a concerning rise in severe cases of diverticulitis among adults under the age of 50.

The findings were consistent with a similar study previously conducted in males, refuting current recommendations about foods to avoid to prevent diverticulitis. Diverticulitis develops when small ...