Diverticulitis-Mayo Clinic

Dr. David Larson, a colon and rectal surgeon at Mayo Clinic discusses diverticulitis, its diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment options.

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[libraloveX]

@jereuter01 Try lack of activity, iron, anti-acids, anti-depressants, too much dairy, laxatives/stool softeners. etc. I would like to see research on how many people diagnosed with diverticulitis vs. control, eat a diet with decent fiber, but take something constipatory, drink sodas/coffee (dehydration) and sit on their fat arses.

[libraloveX]

@jereuter01 Why do YOU assume that? It is YOU and this video who go right to "low fiber" as a cause of diverticulitis. It is frequently other stuff people are taking, since anyone over 60 yrs old is often being over-prescribed with lots of meds that can cause constipation. Look there FIRST, since now days even yogurt has added fiber. I am not saying that someone who eats NO greens or fibrous foods won't get diverticulitis, but I would suspect meds and supps FIRST, then look at the diet.

[jereuter01]

@libraloveX Of course there is such a thing as low fiber diet. Fiber is not added to foodstuffs - name a few that do that don't advertise "high in fiber content." I agree with your last sentence - one should always make sure to understand what the doctor is prescribing whether a drug or a supplement and yes do drink plenty of water - I already said that "hydrate."

[jereuter01]

@libraloveX It is, assuming that you aren't taking a medication or supplement whose side effect is constipation. Bottom line, to avoid irregular or difficult bowel movements make sure your diet includes healthy portions of fiber; otherwise you will inevitably develop diverticulitis and hemorrhoids which is caused among other things by straining to remove stool. Low fiber IS an issue. You remind me of other naysayers who can't see the medical forest for the eccentric trees.

[libraloveX]

@libraloveX PS: There is no such thing as a low fiber diet anymore unless all you eat is macaroni/cheese and mashed potatoes and milk/cheese. Fiber is being added to many foodstuffs lately, but too much fiber can also cause bulky stoolsl. The main thing is -- so many people are on medications, vitamin sups, etc. that cause constipation. Look at stuff your doctor is prescribing first before you double up on fiber and drink lots of water!

[libraloveX]

@jereuter01 Low fiber is NOT the problem. It can be an indirect cause, but there are many others. The main cause is "straining to pass a movement". In my own case, I eat plenty of fiber, but was taking calcium supplements. When I stopped, guess what... no more constipation and 'straining'. My friend in NYC has diverticulous and all he eats is vegan fiber stuff like quinoa and greens. He is constipated and has diverticulous due to pain meds for peripheral neuropathy.

Low fiber is NOT the issue!

[jereuter01]

Moral to the story: eat plenty of fiber and hydrate often, keep a regular (daily) constitutional, and after age 50 a colonoscopy. If you aren't satisfied with your current primary care physician, go to another one. Doctors are no different from accountants, lawyers, managers, and cashiers. Some are better than others. Find one that suits you. It could be a matter of life and death.

[jereuter01]

@libraloveX AND guess what? THE most common cause of "constipation and straining on large, bulky stools" is as the good doctor states, "low fiber diet." Actually, promoting more fiber in one's diet is prevention, not treatment as you dumbly state. Apparently, you have some bone to pick with doctors in general or the Mayo Clinic in particular. Either way, you comment is just plain false.

[kicnbac]

@thymegadeth If you had it, the pain starts with no warning. The pain doesn't go away. It felt like to me a case of really bad cramps. I had it for 3 days before I finally went to the doc. I wouldn't wish that pain even on my ex wife.

[TheBgcheez]

@hijodemadre2 - I had surgery last Sept. for this and as a result got a blood clot in Oct.and was on thinners an Illeostomy bag until 3 months ago when they did my reversal :)

Still going through some aches and pains but overall it is better then before I guess.