Because diverticulosis usually causes no symptoms, the disorder is usually discovered during an x-ray or intestional examination performed for other reasons. Treatment is usually not necessary. Avoid food with seeds, nuts, corn, popcorn, cucumbers, figs, and strawberries. Fiber is present in all plant foods that have not undergone more than a minimum of commercial processing. There are many kinds of fiber, including celluluse, pectins, and gums.
Most plant foods are a combination of both categories.
Fiber, when taken with adequate amounts of water, causes the stool to become larger, softer, and easier to pass. This helps to prevent constipation and may reduce the risk of diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Fiber has been proven to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, reduce the size of hemorrhoids, and lessen hemorrhoidal bleeding. Experts in general don't agree on how much dietary fiber is best, but most say that more fiber, from a variety of food sources, should be gradually introduced. Water intake should be increased to at least eight cups a day.