Doctors classify diverticulitis as uncomplicated or complicated. Complicated diverticulitis includes additional health complications, such as abscesses, compared to uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Resting and applying a heating pad can help soothe diverticulitis pain. A clear liquid diet can give your gut a break and help reduce pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is recommended for pain relief ...

Avoid high fiber foods, like beans and raw fruits, during a diverticulitis flare-up. A clear liquid diet may be recommended to rest the colon during an acute episode of diverticulitis. A diet high in ...

Diverticulosis is a common condition, especially in older adults, in which small pockets or sacs called diverticula form and push outward through weak spots in the colon. Half of Americans over the ...

That long-standing advice to avoid nuts, seeds, and corn if you have diverticulitis? It turns out those dietary restrictions might have been unnecessary all along. Emerging research is challenging ...

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The prevalence and risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) is low among most patients with diverticulitis, but it is higher in patients with complicated diverticulitis, according to a new study. Colonoscopy ...