Does diverticulosis cause gas?
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If symptoms do occur, they generally include abdominal cramps, bloating, and constipation. Diverticulitis causes symptoms that include abdominal pain (especially in the lower left side), fever, chills, nausea, and bloating. You may experience gas but be unable to pass it or to defecate..
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Several factors may increase your risk of developing diverticulitis:
- Aging. The incidence of diverticulitis increases with age.
- Obesity. Being seriously overweight increases your odds of developing diverticulitis.
- Smoking. ...
- Lack of exercise. ...
- Diet high in animal fat and low in fiber. ...
- Certain medications.
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Rectal passage of red, dark or maroon-colored blood and clots occur without any associated abdominal pain if there is no diverticulitis, but bleeding into the colon also may occur during an episode of diverticulitis. Blood from a diverticulum of the right colon may cause the stool to become black in color..
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Foods to avoid with diverticulitis
- certain fruits, such as apples, pears, and plums.
- dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt, and ice cream.
- fermented foods, such as sauerkraut or kimchi.
- beans.
- cabbage.
- Brussels sprouts.
- onions and garlic.
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Rectal passage of red, dark or maroon-colored blood and clots occur without any associated abdominal pain if there is no diverticulitis, but bleeding into the colon also may occur during an episode of diverticulitis. Blood from a diverticulum of the right colon may cause the stool to become black in color..
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You can add vegetables to the foods that you are eating or have soup, salad or cooked vegetables on the side.
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