THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIVERTICULITIS
A Comprehensive Study Guide for The Diverticulitis Patient With 120 Proven Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recipes for Digestive Wellness
Alex Hall MD
The Complete Guide to Diverticulitis
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TABLE OF CONTENT
The link between diverticulitis and diverticulosis
How it happens
Signs and symptoms
Risk factors
Abscess
Perforation
Peritonitis
Rectal bleeding
Intestinal obstruction
Tests for diverticulitis
Medical treatment for diverticulitis
The liquid diet
The juicing diets
Low-fiber, low-residue diet
Pineapple lemonade ice-pops
Pear lemonade ice-pops
Banana popsicles
Honey lemonade popsicles
Blueberry lemonade ice-pops
Cranberry lemonade popsicle
Strawberry lemonade popsicle
Grapes lemonade ice-pop
Plum ice popsicles
Healthy peach lemonade ice-pops
Apple green tea (iced)
Blueberry cinnamon tea
Pina colada popsicles
Peach green tea
Strawberry green tea
Cranberry green tea
Plum green tea
Homemade beef broth
Homemade chicken broth
Homemade lemon gelatin
Blackberry iced green tea
Raspberry green tea
Banana green tea
Mulberry iced tea
Honeydew melon green tea
Pears poached in green tea
Grapes green tea
Pineapple green tea
Plum cinnamon tea
Mediterranean salmon & potato salad
Apple & pear pita pockets
Pea tuna salad
Apple pancakes
Cilantro salad
Asparagus Frittata
Chicken pasta salad
Roasted beet salad with goat cheese
Zucchini & onions with veggie omelet
Banana bran muffins
Sunrise burrito wraps
Bran muffins
Santa fe egg omelet
Healthy breakfast blend smoothie
Peach oatmeal
Baked palm cake with peaches
Instant oatmeal pancakes
Spinach pasta salad with shrimp
Turkey cutlets with sage gravy
Apple spinach salad
Sugar-free pumpkin pie
Tasty rice salad
Roasted sweet potatoes
Quick spinach salad
Easy creamy pumpkin soup
Tunas and peas salad
Creamy carrot potato casserole
Asparagus soup
Spinach mushroom toss
Green pea soup
Honey baked apples
Chicken and carrot soup
Citrus carrots
Chicken split pea soup
Oven baked sweet potato fries
Curried mushroom soup
Split pea soup
Creamy squash soup
Quick sweet pea soup
Mock chicken noodle soup
Walnut mushroom enchilada casserole
BBQ tempeh bowl
Lasagana stuffed spaghetti squash
Easy tofu pumpkin curry
Chickpea taco salad
Summer harvest vegan pasta
Vegan shakshuka
Vegan curry soba noodles with crispy tofu
Vegetarian enchilada skillet
Cauliflower fried rice
Skillet chilaquiles with eggs
Mexican tempeh skillet casserole
Spicy black bean soup
Vegetarian white bean meatballs
Simple gluten-free eggplant parmesan
Spicy Asian-style sweet potato noodles
Teriyaki tofu sheet pan dinner
Vegan sausage and kale pasta
Italian farro soup
Vegan taco pasta
Vegan basil and artichoke shirataki fettucine
Vegan taco meat with salad
Cilantro and lime cauliflower rice
Shirataki angel hair pasta with creamy chipotle avocado sauce
Dr. Groups liver cleanse soup
Mushroom cauliflower rice risotto
Pumpkin spice cauliflower rice soup
Oven-baked okra bites
Creamy mushroom soup
Cream of asparagus soup
Baked kale chips
Cheesy oven-baked mushrooms
Sweet potato toast
The ultimate plant paradox meatloaf
Tarragon chicken salad with cranberries and avocado mayo
Lectin-free bourbon chocolate pecan pie
Plant paradox curried sardines in radicchio cups
Cauliflower gratin with pecans and caramelized leeks
Nigellas New Orleans Coleslaw
Purple sweet potato puree
Orange cranberry muffins
Broccoli cheddar soup
Chicken cutlet with cilantro dripping sauce
Shrimp and broccoletti fry sauce over toasted sesame cauliflower rice
Apricot-balsamic glazed chicken cutlets and salad with basil pesto dressing
Grilled chicken, mushroom, and limes with zesty cauliflower rice
Wild yellowfin tuna with avocado salad
Swiss chard fritters
Dijon salmon caked with minty millet
Grilled sirloin steak and leeks with arugula-oregano dressing
Cassava flour tortillas
INTRODUCTION TO DIVERTICULITIS
Diverticular disease was rare before the 20 th century. However, it is now one of the commonest health problems in the Western world. Diverticular disease is a group of conditions can affect your digestive system.
Diverticulitis is the most serious type of diverticular disease. Its symptoms are usually very uncomfortable. If left untreated, the complications may trigger chronic health problems.
The symptoms of diverticulitis range from mild to severe. Sometimes, these symptoms may have an acute onset (appearing suddenly), or they may develop gradually over several days.
Common symptoms of diverticular disease include:
Bloating
Pain in your stomach
Diarrhea
Constipation
People who develop diverticulitis might experience:
The most common symptom of diverticulitis is abdominal pain. North Americans and Europeans experience the abdominal pain on the left lower side (sigmoid colon), while in Asia it is usually on the right (ascending colon).
If you develop any of the symptoms listed above, like blood in your stool or vomiting, then it may be an indication of a serious complication from diverticulitis or any other condition. You should see your doctor right away.
But what causes diverticulitis really?
Well, the disease diverticulitis develops when pouches form on your digestive tract, mostly in the colon (the large intestine). These pouches are known as diverticula. They form when weak spots balloon outward in your intestinal wall.
It is important to note that inflammation and, in some cases, infection of the diverticula can cause diverticulitis. This can occur when partially digested food or feces blocks the diverticula opening.
There is no single known cause of diverticular disease. Research and clinical experience have shown that multiple environmental and genetic factors may contribute to its development.
Treatment prescribed for this condition depends on the severity of your condition.