My friend who is 72 years old has just been diagnosed with dyverticulitus, which she has been told there is no cure! I think that there are certain foods which aggrevate this condition. Can you suggest anything she can try. I have been using homeopathy remedies for years now with much success! thank you Jenny mcDonald
Hi, Diverticular disease is one of the most digestive conditions.  Not sure what causes diverticula in the colon. But that a low fiber diet may play a role, without fiber to add bulk to the stool, the colon has to work hardly than normal to push the stool forward. The pressure from this may cause pouch to form in weak spots along the colon. Diverticulitis happens when feces get trapped in the pouch. This allows bacteria to grow in the pouches. This can lead to inflammation or infection.  The treatment you need depends on how bad your symptoms are and whether you have on infection.  You may need to have only liquids at first and then return to solid food when you start feeling better.  Avoid foods containing nuts, seeds, corn and most raw fruits and vegetables.  Add water, juice, milk, soups and herbal tea contribute to your daily water requirements.  It is recommended to eat between 18 and 30 arms of fiber a day. Abdominal obesity with a greater risk of diverticulitis.