My husband went for a five year check up on saturday at the hospital. He

[lilacben]

had to have a colonoscopy. Last time, five years ago they took off two polyps. Anyway thankfully he has had the all clear. But they did mention he has Diverticulitis Disease. Looking at the booklet they gave him it said about eating more high fibre. This seems so strange as he does eat a lot of fibre. But if he eats to much it upsets his stomach. Infact he always seems to have an upset tummy every day anyway. But if he has orange juice or more fruit it really upsets him. I have always wondered if it was IBS but they doctor has never said it. Anyone else like this.? Many thanks Brenda

[Sqad]

You have the diagnosis of colonic polyps and diverticulosis of the colon, but no definitive evidence of IBS.

High fibre diet is suggested both for IBS and diverticular disease, but in my experience a high fibre diet exacerbates the symptoms of IBS.

Stick the the diagnosis given......!!!!!!

[Jules001]

my mum had been having a lot of tumy pain and upset stomachs and was told that she probably had IBS, so tended to avoid high fibre foods, however more recently, she had to have a colonoscopy and they removed five polyps and told that she has diverticular disease and to eat more fibre. She too was confused as fibre aggravated her IBS, but I told her to stick to what the Hospital had told her, but to keep a detailed food diary included pain and upset stomachs so that she could work out what she can and can't tolerate and what causes flare ups for her, everyone is different and what will upset one person won't necessarily affect another, so maybe your husband should keep a food diary, if he doesn't already. I wish him well though as I know through my mum how painful it is.

[lilacben]

Many thanks sqad and Jules I will tell him what you both have said. I should have really said most days he has an upset tummy.Sometimes he has to really rush to the toilet and on odd occasions he hasnt made it in time. Which is very distressing for him. I have told him raw onion is one thing he shoud avoid and I know it is worse then. Brenda x

[Maydup]

Just to add to the complications there's soluble and unsoluble fibre.

Soluble fibre may be preferable to insoluble fibre if he has upset tummy. Soluble fibre stays in the gut longer, adding bulk to the colon, which helps the colon work normally.

You find soluble fibre in:
Dried or tinned beans
Lentils and chick peas
Peas
Oats
Rice
The flesh of fruits
Dried fruits
Vegetables such as potatoes and carrots.

For comparison, insoluble fibre is found in the skins of fruits and root vegetables, in whole-wheat products, wheat and corn bran, and in vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, onions, cabbage and green beans.

I eat oatflakes and oatabix with sultanas for breakfast and although I eat plenty of mixed fruit and veg, I avoid those that irritate me. (Can be soluble or insouble and for me its strawberries!)

[ojread2]

Fibre plays havoc with my IBS - it hates me

Listen to sqad

[lilacben]

Many thanks to you all for your replies.
ojread2, Yes I always listen to what sqad says, thankyou. as he has always been a great help to me. But I just was wondering why my husband had such bad stomachs but has Diverticulits disease. But Maidup has answered it beautifully for me.
Brenda