Diverticulosis primary prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
There is no definitive factor to prevent diverticular formation however,high dietary fibers and strenuous exercise have been proved to decrease the risk of symptomatic diseases.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Dietary fiber and a vegetarian diet may reduce the incidence of symptomatic diverticular disease by decreasing intestinal inflammation and altering the intestinal microbiota.[1]. Vigorous physical activity appears to reduce the risk of diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding.[2].
References
References
- ↑ Aldoori WH, Giovannucci EL, Rimm EB, Wing AL, Trichopoulos DV, Willett WC (1994). “A prospective study of diet and the risk of symptomatic diverticular disease in men”. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 60 (5): 757–64. PMID 7942584.
- ↑ Aldoori WH, Giovannucci EL, Rimm EB, Ascherio A, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Wing AL, Trichopoulos DV, Willett WC (1995). “Prospective study of physical activity and the risk of symptomatic diverticular disease in men”. Gut. 36 (2): 276–82. PMC 1382417. PMID 7883230.
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