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Diverticulitis
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I have been in hospital for a week. I was taken in in the early hours of Friday morning with horrendous stomach pains. They thought that it was either appendicitis diverticultis or chronic constipation. It turned out to be diverticulitis with a small perforation of the bowel. Due to my weight they did not want to operate and chose the 'conservative' route. Xray scan two strong antibiotics a saline drip and blood tests daily. Luckily this worked and I didn't need an operation. I came home yesterday evening. I'm still on antibiotics and have to go back to the outpatients clinic next week and a further scan in about 4-6 weeks.
I have never experienced such pain and the Dr says that I was extremely lucky - I certainly feel it.
I am sure that there are Abs out there who have experienced this. I have to follow a high fibre diet - can anyone give me any pointers on what and what not to do and recommend any dietary tips
It is good to get home - I have missed Granddad Grump & AB as well but hopefully back on the right road now
I have never experienced such pain and the Dr says that I was extremely lucky - I certainly feel it.
I am sure that there are Abs out there who have experienced this. I have to follow a high fibre diet - can anyone give me any pointers on what and what not to do and recommend any dietary tips
It is good to get home - I have missed Granddad Grump & AB as well but hopefully back on the right road now
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.GG - my mother chose to put up with this condition rather than seek medical help, and it contributed to her death (in her 80s). So you've had a diagnosis and advice, and the best you can do for yourself is follow the advice but keep in touch with some kind of group - local hospitals often have these - so that you hear of new approaches and you keep yourself healthy. I'm glad you're on the mend, be good to yourself.
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis several years ago and if I stick to the diet the hospital gave me I am now usually ok. The only thing I really have a problem with is dairy products so have those in limited amounts, and avoid cheese as much as I can as that was how I found out in the first place. The canteen where I worked made a lovely cauliflower cheese and after having it nearly every day for a week for lunch spent most of the afternoon in the loo. I did have medication at the beginning but now don't need to take any.
Aww glad you're home gg and feeling a bit better.
You will need to introduce fibre into your diet gradually and be gentle on your digestive system for a few days more. But the easiest way to have more fibre is to increase your fruit and veg intake.
Have high fibre cereal with some chopped fruit on it in the morning. Or porridge with chopped pear and sultanas. Then increase you veg intake at dinner time and change to wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta.
Have a look at this information for all you could possible need on diverticulitis.
http://www.patient.co...ealth/Diverticula.htm
You will need to introduce fibre into your diet gradually and be gentle on your digestive system for a few days more. But the easiest way to have more fibre is to increase your fruit and veg intake.
Have high fibre cereal with some chopped fruit on it in the morning. Or porridge with chopped pear and sultanas. Then increase you veg intake at dinner time and change to wholemeal bread and wholemeal pasta.
Have a look at this information for all you could possible need on diverticulitis.
http://www.patient.co...ealth/Diverticula.htm
Glad you're feeling better. I used to get these sachets called Fibrasure I think. You put it in a drink and in cordial I couldn't taste it.
You used to be able to get a trial pack in Boots but not had one for ages so not sure. Might be worth looking out for. I found it easier to take than Fybrogel if you only need something light.
You used to be able to get a trial pack in Boots but not had one for ages so not sure. Might be worth looking out for. I found it easier to take than Fybrogel if you only need something light.
I have a close relative who suffers from chronic diverticulitus. What happens is that the Diverticula in your lower bowel enlarge usually to age and this prevents food waste from passing through because pockets form and trap the waste. This causes the infection and so the antibiotics.
My relative has been told to cut out foods that contain pips such as tomatoes,etc as these can lodge in the cavities and cause infection. There are many foods that come into this category.
My relative has been told to cut out foods that contain pips such as tomatoes,etc as these can lodge in the cavities and cause infection. There are many foods that come into this category.