eat a low-fiber diet, smoke, don’t exercise, or take steroids, opioids, or over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). Diverticulitis can be a painful ...

Diverticulitis is more common as you age ... can increase pressure in the colon. — Diet. A diet low in fiber may lead to harder stools — and, therefore, constipation — increasing your ...

The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E. coli and others, is present at ...

fiber-rich diet. As a result, managing your stress levels may help curb other risk factors for diverticulitis.