Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis

How a Dietitian Can Help with Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
In diverticular disease, small pouches form in the lining of the large intestine. If these pockets become inflamed or infected this is called diverticulitis.
We Can Help With
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Understanding the connection between diverticulosis/ diverticulitis and food
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Developing a pattern of eating to manage a flare (when the disease is active)
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Developing a pattern of eating to manage remission (when the disease is not active)
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Identifying any trigger foods
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Creating a plan to meet your nutritional needs and correcting nutritional inadequacies
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Assisting with body composition changes e.g. help with gaining weight
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We offer telehealth online and via phone. We have limited in-person appointments available in our home-based clinic in Pakenham.
