Feast on fiber. That helps normalize the stool and reduce the pressure on your colon that's causing the problem in the first place. To get more fiber , limit consumption of processed foods. Instead, always try to eat more whole-grain breads, grains and cereals, beans, fruits and vegetables. You can also benefit from taking a psyllium product such as Metamucil each day.
Psyllium is a natural high- fiber ingredient that can help speed movement in the intestines.
Be sure to increase your fiber intake slowly, says Stephen B. Hanauer, M.D., professor of medicine in the Section of Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago Medical Center. More than half of all people over age 60 have diverticulosis, and most in this age group never need serious medical attention, according to doctors. This might indicate a mild infection that can be handled with antibiotics and rest or a more serious problem or internal bleeding that may require surgery. Either way, only your doctor can tell. Wet your whistle.