Diverticulitis Support Group

Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. Diverticulitis most often affects middle-aged and elderly persons, though it can strike younger patients as...

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How do I control the diarrhea?

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello,

i'm a new person here that had diarrhea symptoms due to a small divertucula in my colon.

Is there any products on the market which will cure the diarrhea without uncertanty of when it will work? Thanks!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Diet is better than chemicals. Try eating foods that are binding. Rice, potatos, cheese. Pizza should slow things down.

If you currently have an infection, that could be the problem. Look for foam or mucous in the stool. If that is the case, antibiotics are recommended and antibiotics are notorious for causing diarrhea. If this is the situation, just drink water and low acidic juices to give the colon a rest for a few days. For nutrician, Slim Fast is great. I don't know about weight loss because I've never had that problem but comparing the list of nutrients with other products like Ensure and Instant Breakfast, Slim Fast beats them hands down. I've also experienced a slight binding effect with Slim Fast so that might help as well. I'm not sure if it's the Slim Fast or the milk I mix it with or the combination of the two, but it has slowed colon activity in my experience.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thank you for your response. I have to watch any starchy foods, like potatoes, because of my diabetes.

I will try a little bit of starches to help. Again thank you.
torontcana
torontcana
Try a good probiotic. I have never had a problem with diarrhea since starting to take them regularly even when I was on the antibiotics. They are very good for keeping your system normal and very natural and not chemical. I wouldn't use the yoghurt with probiotics as dairy can also cause diarrhea. It's worth a try! Hope it helps. Good Luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I tried a probiotic before named CULTURELLE. I found they cause more problems than they cure. The thing I didn't realize was when they work, you got to find a restroom fast. They may work for some, but they just don't work for me.

Thanks for the suggestion though, I appreciate it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Probiotics do Not Work Instantly, and you May have a Temporary Increase in Symptoms as it Gets rid of the Bad bacteria...replacing it with the Good stuff.

Usually takes a Good 2 Weeks to Start Noticing Real Results.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I quit taking probiotics when I heard it disrupts your natural ability to eliminate. I found that a product to get rid of gas pressure named GAS X works ofor me, especially when I travel .
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