How do I manage my diverticulitis on a daily basis?
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The best thing you can do to manage your diverticulitis is eat a high-fiber diet. A high-fiber diet softens stool so that it can pass through the intestines easier, reducing stress that can sometimes cause diverticulitis. By adding fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet, you will reduce the complications and symptoms associated with diverticulitis. Additionally, exercising regularly and managing your weight can help reduce symptoms.
The best thing you can do to manage your diverticulitis is eat a high-fiber diet. A high-fiber diet softens stool so that it can pass through the intestines easier, reducing stress that can sometimes cause diverticulitis. By adding fruits,... More -
Healthwise answered:Home treatment may help you control symptoms of diverticulitis or reduce the chance of having additional attacks of diverticulitis.
To reduce abdominal pain caused by mild diverticulitis:
- Apply a heating pad to your abdomen to relieve mild cramps and pain.
- Try relaxation techniques (such as slow, deep breathing in a quiet room or meditation) to help reduce mild pain.
- Use a nonprescription pain medicine such as acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol).
- If these techniques do not help and your pain increases, call your doctor to see whether prescription pain medicine is needed.
When you are feeling better, you can do some things to help prevent another attack. You may want to:
- Eat a high-fiber diet. Whole-grain breads and cereals, brown rice and fresh fruits and vegetables can all be part of a high-fiber diet.
- Practice healthy bowel habits, such as eating at regular times, not straining during a bowel movement and getting plenty of fluids each day.
Home treatment may help you control symptoms of diverticulitis or reduce the chance of having additional attacks of diverticulitis. To reduce abdominal pain caused by mild diverticulitis: Apply a heating pad to your abdomen to relieve mild... More
