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Diverticulitis (key is in the ending -itis, which means inflammation), is an acute flare of diverticulosis (tiny pouches in the digestive tract).
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Normally, it is ideal for a patient with diverticulosis to eat a high fiber diet.
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But in a flare, it is important to avoid anything that increases the bowel volume and residue.
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Therefore a low fiber diet is best in an acute flare.
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Basically put-letting your bowels rest.
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After a few days and at the recommendations of the PCP-fiber intake should begin to gradually increase