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Primary prevention of diverticulitis follows the prevention of | Primary prevention of diverticulitis follows the prevention of [[constipation]] by using [[osmotic]] agents like [[lactulose]], [[polyethylene glycol]] or [[magnesium]] salts. High [[fiber]] diet should be given till [[constipation]] improvement. [[Laxatives]] usage and drinking plenty of [[fluids]] daily will be helpful. | ||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== |
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Overview
Primary prevention of diverticulitis follows the prevention of constipation by using osmotic agents like lactulose, polyethylene glycol or magnesium salts. High fiber diet should be given till constipation improvement. Laxatives usage and drinking plenty of fluids daily will be helpful.
Primary Prevention
Primary prevention of the diverticulitis follows the prevention of the constipation as the following:[1]
- Constipation is usually easier to prevent than to treat. The relief of constipation with osmotic agents, i.e. lactulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG), or magnesium salts, should immediately be followed with prevention using increased fiber (fruits, vegetables, and grains) and a nightly decreasing dose of osmotic laxative. With continuing narcotic use, for instance, nightly doses of osmotic agents can be given indefinitely (without harm) to cause a daily bowel movement.
- Recent controlled studies have questioned the role of physical exercise in the prevention and management of chronic constipation, while exercise is often recommended by published materials on the subject.
- In various conditions (such as the use of codeine or morphine), combinations of hydrating (e.g. lactulose or glycols), bulk-forming (e.g. psyllium) and stimulant agents may be necessary to prevent constipation.
- Drink plenty of fluids each day (at least 8 glasses of water per day).
- Exercise regularly.
- Go to the bathroom when you have the urge. Don't wait.
References
- ↑ Stollman NH, Raskin JB (1999). "Diagnosis and management of diverticular disease of the colon in adults. Ad Hoc Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology". Am J Gastroenterol. 94 (11): 3110–21. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1999.01501.x. PMID 10566700.