Is it normal to have a lot of stomach
spasm with diverticolitus? My stomach is
very tense and sore to touch. What are
the best and worst foods for this
condition?
Diverticulum is a weakness of the
intestinal wall that forms an intestinal
protrusion like a sack. Diverticulums can
be located any place in the digestive
system from the esophagus to the rectum.
Intestinal waste can stagnate in the
intestinal protrusions, or sacks, making
them susceptible to inflammation.
Inflammation (diverticulitis) is the most
common complication in cases of chronic
diverticulum. An inflamed diverticulum
can cause abdominal pain.
Spicy food and alcohol are not recommended
for this condition. Easily digestible
food, however, is recommended for this
condition.
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