what foods should you not eat if you have diverticulosis?
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U will find conflicting info on both sides of seeds, nuts and the like - so don't listen to them, listen to your body. U have eaten things that did not agree with U so stay away from them.
1046758
What I do to avoid gallbladder pains is to not eat greasy foods. The main ones that give me the worst pains are hamburgers (from fast food), pizza (frozen or restaurant), and carnival foods (like elephant ears). \n\nThe best types of foods to eat are fruits, vegetables and some fish as long as the fish wasn't deep fried or baked in a lot of grease. It just varies from person to person and it may take some trial and error to find out exactly what the gallbladder likes and what it hates.
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First the important thing is to talk to your doctor.\n\nNext, don't take laxatives because your intestines (smooth involuntary muscle) will learn to rely on them.\n\nIt is important to increase your fiber intake - soluble and insoluble.  Soluble fiber (like the white/yellow part of an apple) makes your stool soft, and insoluble fiber (the apple peel) irritates the intestines and stimulates movement (peristalsis).\n\nThere are fiber supplements - if you intend to use those be certain to take enough water, otherwise that too can contribute to an obstruction.  There are bran cereals that are easy to eat - for example all bran has half a day's fiber in 1/3 cup of cereal.  Sprinkle that on a salad instead of bacon bits, mix it into muffins for extra fiber...etc.  Increase your intake of vegetables too.\n\nYou could end up with a nasty bout of diverticulosis which may also land you in surgery, and you only have so much bowel that can be removed.  You could also end up with a colostomy bag.  \n\nBest of luck to you.
994730
It's very possible for you to have diverticulitis at 30.  Diverticulitis is little outpouchings of the colon.  Often times it is caused when you strain going to the bathroom, among other causes.  Sometimes little area of the colon just get weak and it causes them to outpouch.  Many, many people have these and never have a problem.  When they get irritated ewith little pieces of food particles sticking in them, they become painful (this is when you are given the diagnosis of diverticulitis).  The outpouchings never actually go away, but they aren't always irritated therefore they dont always hurt.  You will need to make dietary modifications such as no eating corn, popcorn, nuts, and other small seed-like foods that can get stuck in these pockets.  The best way of diagnosing diverticulitis is by a colonoscopy, however CT scan may be able to pick it up and will also check for other abnormalities.  Good luck with this!
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Besides the vitamin content,raw fruits and vegetables are great for adding fiber to your diet and keeping everything "running smoothly" If you know what I mean! There are however those of us who have to be careful about raw fruits and vegetables as they can be a painful enemy if you have a stomache disorder.
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Poor baby!! I'm afraid you're going to have to go bland for a while, until your system gets accustomed to the gall bladder being gone. The good news is that the rumbling & running will get better about a month or so after surgery. As far as grains go, they can cause excess gas so maybe cut back on those. Also, certain types of veggies, broccoli or cauliflower can cause upset. When you do yogurt, be sure you get the kind with active, live cultures in it. You might try toast & boiled eggs for breakfast, or even scrambled eggs as long as nothing greasy was used to cook them. Oddly enough, I can eat Mexican any time I want & not get sick, so it's going to be a trial & error thing for you for a bit after you heal. Apple sauce, jello, pudding, soups - nothing fatty or greasy. Sorta stick to the BRAT diet - bananas, rice, apple sauce & toast - it helps. Plus the yogurt!! I think you're on the right track, but it really does take 4 to 6 weeks for the rumbling to calm down. If it doesn't, a gastroenterologist can prescribe a medication you can use with your meals to help your system adjust. It's a powder you sprinkle on your food. Good luck & hang in there - it does get better!!
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First, stop worrying. Remember that your guts or intestine is like "other emotional organ". If you are worried or stressed it would only make worse the situation.\n2. Check out what you eat, always pay attention to your personal tolerance, everyday can be different.\n3. Some vegetables may worse the bloating: cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, celery. Beans cause bloating. Some fruitsmay cause problems: watermelon, cantaloupe (because they are high in fructose.)\n4. Your food must be cooked with little or nothing of fat, and prefer vegetable oils such olive or canole.\n5. Avoid spicy foods.\n6. Avoid sodas, because of the gas. Also avoid drinking with straws you would swallow air.\n7. Avoid sweeteners high in fructose.\n8. Also some fruits high in insoluble fiber may cause bloating, check out for apple, pear. \n9. You can have a health diet. Just avoid those foods when you already feel bad.
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I think you should not avoid any kind of food but you will certainly do yourself good if you drink fresh fruit juices,skim milk and water often and if you eat things like potatoes,tomatoes,fresh fruits,grapefruit...\n\nDon't forget fish but choose those with less fat.\n\nOlive oil and sunflower oil to cook all this.. \n\nA moderate consumption of alcohol and coffee will also help.
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Eggs, perhaps an omelet made with some chopped vegetables (spinach, mushroom) and a bit of cheese. Feta cheese and spinach omelets are delicious. Avoid carbs, especially simple ones in white bread products, and I'd avoid fruit in the morning...too much sugar when there's nothing else in your system.
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First of all take plenty of water, avoid chilli foods, fast food, food from outside, oily food, take lot of green vegetables and fruits, fresh salads, lot of curd and yoghart. Do not miss any meals, when you skip meals then only the noises come. This gastric problem will go once you follow all of them consistantly. sleep for a minimum of 6 hours, dont over stress yourself, go for walk or jogging if you can. This does not affect sexual life.
51725
crounches and bicycle everyday.......eliminate all oil related food from the menu......only fruit and veges and ur good to go!!!
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Fruits and veggies will kill you (not literally, but you'll feel like dying) if you have to avoid fiber.  I have the same problem so i know what I'm talking about.\n\nIf you are having a hard time digesting food and have a lot of pain, try full liquids for a few days for some gut rest.  Tomato soup, cream of potato, milkshakes, smoothies all should be OK.  If you have a food processor, you can puree your fruits to make them digestible, avoid fruits with seeds like raspberries.\n\nFor a regular diet, I suggest lean fish and chicken, pasta, cooked potatoes, mac and cheese, V8 juice, etc.  until your digestive system stabilizes.\n\nDo exactly what you doctor says.  Treatments are available for these types of diseases, but you have to allow time for the meds to work.  If you have further questions, email me anytime.
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I'm not sure that you can.  Have you seen a gastroenterologist about this?  I have a friend who was very sick from this & she had to moderate her diet & has to be very careful of what she eats.  My gastro was checking for this & found that my B-12 was deficient.
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Most lentils will cause gas.  I go by the blood type diet when it comes to lentils.  The only lentil that is okay for all blood types is Pinto Beans (Refried Beans, Frijoles).  You could be experiencing acid reflux that's caused by poor digestion.  Lentils are hard to digest.  I'm blood type O as most people in the world are.  Even Pinto Beans should be eaten sparingly. But are very good for the digestive tract. \n\nThe spice Cumin may help the gas, however lentils can cause weight gain.
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When you feel well enough, begin eating mild, low-fat foods, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, or dry toast or crackers. This is called the BRAT diet. Avoid spicy foods, other fruits, alcohol, and coffee for 2 days and dairy products for 3 days after all symptoms have disappeared.
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A low residue diet is basically a low-fiber diet.  I.E., to avoid lots of whole grains, many fresh fruits & vegetables.  It also includes low amounts of dairy and prune juice!\n\nQuestion is, why are you on a low-residue diet?  Do you have diverticu-litis/-losis or Crohn's?  If so, this diet is strictly for during flare ups--it's not something to continue forever (as most people might believe).  When symtpoms go away, you need to slowly reintroduce fiber back into your diet (make sure to drink more water/fluids as well) and if any food does cause any trouble, just eliminate it from your diet.  But do NOT eliminate high fiber foods from your diet.\n\nAnd as far as diverticulitis/-osis--there is no proof that seeds & nuts cause a problem between flare ups (as many doctors would have you avoid!).
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dont eat anythin other than dust