Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctors treat diverticular disease?Diverticular disease is treated by general surgeons and specialists called gastroenterologists
2. Which foods are rich in fiber?
Fiber in diet may be of two types – soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber is found in wheat, nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Soluble fiber is found in food like oats, beans, apples, pears and bananas.
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I have been on antibiotic since June 2018 every other week for my diverticulotis . I notice if Im not on them my stomach is bad. Is surgery the only answer to remove part of the colon? They said its a hard surgery to recover from and I dont want to chance of having a colostomy. Anybody else in this situation? .