What Causes Diverticulitis? Risk Factors, Flares, and Myths
Understand diverticulitis causes, how diverticulosis forms, which risk factors matter, and why nuts, seeds, and popcorn are not established triggers.
Julie Guider, M.D.
How Doctors Treat Uncomplicated and Complicated Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis treatment varies by severity. Learn how CT guides home care, antibiotics, pain relief, hospital treatment, surgery, and follow-up.
Diverticulitis Diet From Flare Foods to Long-Term Fiber
A diverticulitis diet uses clear liquids and low-fiber foods during a flare, then gradually restores fiber after recovery. Learn what to eat and avoid.
Diverticular Disease Is More Than Diverticulitis
Learn how diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and diverticular bleeding differ, which symptoms are urgent, and what diagnosis and treatment may involve.
IBD Explained: Symptoms, IBS Differences, and Outlook
Learn how inflammatory bowel disease causes symptoms, differs from IBS, and what Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can mean for your care.
Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms, Risks, and Next Steps
Understand ulcerative colitis symptoms, causes, extent, complications, and treatment options so you can prepare for next steps.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diet for Flares and Remission
Learn practical inflammatory bowel disease diet choices for flares and remission, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis nutrition support.
IBD Treatment Options: From Remission Goals to Surgery
Understand IBD treatment options for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, from remission goals and medicines to monitoring and surgery.
IBD Flare-Ups: Warning Signs, Triggers, and What to Do
Learn to recognize IBD flare-up symptoms, triggers, and warning signs, then understand how your care team confirms inflammation and restores remission.
How Is IBD Diagnosed? Tests That Distinguish IBD From IBS
Learn how inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis uses blood and stool tests, colonoscopy, biopsies, and imaging to distinguish IBD from IBS.