Home Remedies and Herbs for Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs when one or more diverticula become inflamed or infected. Diverticula are small bulges that form through weak spots in the lining of the digestive system, particularly the lower part of the colon. It’s common for people over the age of 40 to develop diverticula. They do not usually cause serious problems and aren’t usually painful.^{1 2 3} When the diverticula become inflamed or infected it can cause severe abdominal pain and discomfort and can affect bowel movements.^{1 2 3} Severe diverticulitis can lead to complications.³ However, taking diverticulitis natural cures can help to reduce symptoms and prevent complications.

What Causes Diverticulitis?

Diverticula form when weakened parts along the colon give way and allow for marble-sized pouches to form and push outward through the colon. When one of these pouches tears, they can become infected or inflamed, which causes diverticulitis.⁴ Researchers have not confirmed the exact diverticulitis causes. However they feel there could be a few different factors that lead certain people to develop the condition.⁵ Doctors used to believe that one of the main diverticulitis causes was due to having a low-fiber diet. However, researchers have found that high-fiber diets cause more frequent bowel movements, and may actually be linked to a higher risk of diverticulitis.⁵ Researchers have also suggested that another one of the possible diverticulitis causes is due to genetic factors. Some people may simply be more genetically prone to developing this condition. Researchers are still studying this as a cause.⁵ There are other possible factors linking people with having a higher risk of diverticulitis, including:⁵

• Obesity
• Smoking
• Certain medications like steroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
• Lack of exercise

Diverticulitis Symptoms

Diverticulitis symptoms begin when one or more of the pouches in the colon becomes inflamed or infected. This can produce diverticulitis symptoms like:

• Abdominal pain, usually on the lower left side
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Fever and chills
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Diverticulitis pain usually comes on suddenly and worsens over a few days. Taking diverticulitis natural cures can help reduce inflammation, fight infection and relieve abdominal pain.

References

1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diverticulitis/basics/definition/con-20033495
2. https://medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html
3. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/diverticulosis-diverticulitis
4. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diverticulitis/basics/causes/con-20033495
5. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/diverticulosis-diverticulitis/symptoms-causes