Diverticulum Symptoms Causes Suggestions

There are sacs produced when the colon and intestinal membranes are inflamed, forming little lateral sacs toward the outside of the intestine.

Symptoms: When these sacs are filled with food, stomach problems begin because these sacs are not emptied after digestion. They keep food inside and produce putrefaction, gases and inflammation, causing what is called Diverticulitis. In severe cases this infection can extend to other areas of the colon creating serious problems, which could require surgery to remove the diverticulums. Symptoms are pain and cramping in the lower part of the abdomen causing constipation.

Causes: When a person is constipated, the effort to evacuate causes the pressure to increase inside the intestine. This causes the sacs, called diverticulum, to inflate on the sides of the colon. stress, a lack of fiber and not drinking enough water are the main causes of constipation, and as a consequence, of the formation of diverticulum.

Suggestion: The intake of food rich in fiber is recommended (highly concentrated in carrots, oatmeal, bananas, tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, oranges and baked potatoes). In addition to this, drink a nutritional shake with fiber and antioxidants, liquids, which are highly moisturizing and helpful for detoxification. If a diverticulum is infected a natural antibiotic i.e. – Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and Echinacea should be taken. Avoid foods which produce gas like whole grains, seeds and nuts.

Suggested food supplements:

Sl	Supplement	Dosage	Remarks
1	Multivitamin	03/day	Till complete relief
2	Vitamin E with Selenium	01/day	Till complete relief
3	Echinacea	03 tablets at a time once a day for 14days. Thereafter 07 days gap, again 03 tabs at a time for 6 days.