What To Avoid with Diverticulitis | Risk Factors & Ways to Reduce Risk

How to Reduce Risk of Diverticulitis | Risk Factors & Things to Avoid Risks of diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are outpouchings (bulges) of the large intestine that are caused by increased pressure in the large intestine and weakened large intestine walls. The most important risk factor is increasing age; unfortunately, we can’t control this – but there are a many other risk factors that can be controlled to help reduce the risk of getting diverticulitis in the future.

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[t.e.]

Developed diverticulitis when I was married to an abusive man. Got divorced and it resolved. No telling what stress can do to you.

[errolwilson]

I am 75 and battled with this condition since young. 4 surgeries later, I have the benefit of hindsight. Whilst constipation plays a part in weakening the bowel wall, I do not agree that a high fibre diet is the answer. All my life until 3 years ago I have eaten a high fibre diet. The strange thing is that when one has a bowel op to remove abcesses or even parts of the colon, one is tube fed. Dietiticians oversee this process and give contrary advice to doctors. Dietiticians advocate a low fiber diet, or if eating high fibre to run the food through a high powered blender first. High fiber foods are more likely than ever to get caught in the pouches and rot, especially ran and raisins and other fruits with skins!! . Use Movicol, deglyccerised licorice, aloe juice, prune juice MSM etc to keep regular. Toughen up your bowel wall with L- glutamine or bone broth, cabbage, sauerkraut or cabbage juice. Use collagen capsules too. Reduce inflammation of with tumeric or a short course of cortisone when things reach crisis point. Stay off the antibiotics and take probiotics, especially the cheapest and best one sauerkraut, but put it in the blender with other salads. Dont eat raw salads without blending them. The fiber catches in the diverticuli. Use dried garlic capsules to fight infection and candida ( which also compromises the the bowel wall.) Steer clear of nuts, seeds and fruits with skins unless soaked and put in the Nutribullet first. Eat Greek yoghurt or maas.

[kevincoffey]

It's a damn shame that people have to watch YT videos to get any help because the Dr's aren't doing their jobs well enough for their patients

[stevencaravello]

1. Im 40
2. I eat veggies and high fiber daily.
3. I Drinks a ton of water
4. Almost never eat red meat.
5. I dont smoke
6. I play sports and exercise 5 days a week
7. Im 5’8” 155 lbs and in good shape
8. Almost never take pain meds or over the counter.

Same life style for 10 years. And still have diverticulitis.

[vickymalin]

I’ve always LOVED the fiber foods and have not ever suffered from constipation! Over 65 and I cannot eat the salads, veggies, citrus fruits, etc. and I’ve had episodes of diverticulitis off and on regularly for the last six years! Chicken, Turkey and pork are the meats we eat. It’s a tricky condition…..sometimes a food is fine, the next time it’s a painful problem!

[francinemitchell]

My 91 year old grandmother ignored her diverticulitis for her entire life.... she now lives with a fistula that has connected her colon, ovary, uterus and bladder. Every one of her siblings (5) all had colon resections...along with some of her nephews. Not much to do about it now because she's too weak to go through such a complicated surgery. Lived on carbs, and never ate fiber also didn't drink much in the way of water, and lived on Pepto...making herself constipated on purpose. Take care of your guts people, this condition is no fun.

[SK-xrgs]

I eat mostly grass fed red meat, avocado and fermented foods and don’t have any issues with mine! I was diagnosed at 23 and I’m now 40 trust me when I say it’s all diet!

[vv]

I had it a month ago for the first time, I had no clue that such condition exists, had so much pain in my lower left side of the stomach, doctor sent me to the hospital immediately, after CT scan I was diagnosed.
I am now so scared of food honestly, I don't know what to eat anymore.
Every video I watched gave a different advice, total confusion!
Some doctors advise lots of red meat, some doctors advise no red meat, some doctors advise lots of fiber rich foods others say avoid fiber 🤷🏻‍♀️ my doctor from the hospital told me to eat normally as before, wtf!!! 😭

[odiliarendon]

This is very helpful. I just got diagnosed with diverticulitis. I had no idea what kind of condition this was, until now. Your video is great. I’ve always done power walks which made me sweat so much. I regret I stoped my brisk walks. Watching your video made me realized how important exercise is for our health in general. I will reasume my power walks. Thanks for your video ❤🩵

[judeangione]

I took NSAIDS for years for pain and it was very hard on my gastro-intestinal system. Luckily, I live in one of the places where cannabis is legal. I had begun to think red meat might be an issue but I didn't understand what the mechanism was. Thanks for that. Legal cannabis has changed my life.

[Ok_Friend-ilof]

I’m 19 and I was newly diagnosed with Diverticulitis, it was inherited from both of my grandparents and my grandma and my other side. This helped me a lot with being more comfortable with my condition. Thank you

[gffro]

Good information, and I appreciated the risk factors broken down in an easy to follow format. I was diagnosed in 2009 when my first attack landed me in the hospital. Diet is fundamental, but I noticed that stress kicks it up, and I loved eating red meat, which had not occurred to me to cut back. I “managed” my attacks with antibiotics over the years, and thought I was doing well at it, until a few months ago. The recurring attacks damaged a section of my colon beyond repair, and I was living with constant low grade inflammation. That section was surgically removed last week, and I’m glad to be able to have a fresh start. For any newly diagnosed people here- don’t fall into complacency about reducing risk just because effective antibiotics are available to treat. There will come a time when they won’t be enough.

[sherryd]

1. Age increased risk
2. Not getting enough fiber
3. Not drinking enough water
4. Eating too much red meat
5. Smoking
6. Lack of vigorous exercise
7. High body mass index (a large abdomen in particular)
8. Pain killers even over-the-counter (chronic use)

[jandougherty]

Interesting because I ate nothing but an enormous amount of fiber for years and was told to eat more. I was a strict vegan for years. I run and workout. Then was told to take fiber supplements. I am low body mass and weight. I ended up with this disease and infections. Your recommendations are the standard recommendations they gets pushed out over and over.

[Salena]

Thanks for these videos . I like how the diagrams show what's going on in the large intestine it helps when you can actually see what's going on to understand things.
I've recently been diagnosed with diverticulitis so just a matter of taking down information from these videos you have made & adding it from the information I've been given from when I went hospital.
The thing is, not everyone will agree to this information as everyone is different, they have different health problems, different ways their body can cope with illnesses etc, etc. So just take what you can from these, get info from your own doctor or hospital or even dietician advise & do whatever suit YOU & YOUR body. Take care everyone.🙂💖👍

[LeoChiu]

I have diverticulosis too when I last had my colonoscopy done in 2019 & the gastroenterologist told me to include more fiber in my diet. Thanks for sharing this information👍✌🦉🙏.

[yolandasutton]

Thanks so much. Excellent tips for risks and explanations. Just diagnosed earlier this year at 72. Thought I was pretty healthy but big change in diet. Appreciate the info

[micah_noel]

Gluten and sugar have caused inflammation problems for me and eating a carnivore diet including red meat has helped to keep my gut feeling healthy, as well as giving me sustained energy for fat burning and weight loss.

[singeranilarai]

Thank you so much for the great video. I have been given some antibaotic today for this problem. I am very worried it but When I read others comments, I feel that I am not the only one person having this problem. I am going to do everything as you said and I will save my tommy 👍️👍️

[particles]

Thanks you so much, I’m 24 years old and was diagnosed with diverticulitis a month ago it was the worst pain I ever felt. I’m trying to go vegan but it’s so hard to stick to a diet and not eat red meats and other bad foods. I had some meat earlier today and now I’m having bad pains in my right side. To anyone out there having pains or have diverticulitis you got this!!! Don’t give up on saying healthy cuz it can come back and worse case you’ll get sepsis and that could even cause death. Keep fighting to have a healthy lifestyle!