Diverticulosis: Seeds and Nuts Not Off the Menu
Research suggests that consuming seeds and nuts carries no increased risk of diverticulitis.
Consumption of nuts and seeds is a relative contraindication in patients with diverticulosis.
a. True
b. False
Answer: FALSE
In the past, many physicians recommended avoidance of seeds and nuts because of the possibility that tiny particles would become lodged in a diverticulum, leading to acute diverticulitis. To date, however, there has been no evidence to support this. In fact, research suggests that consuming such foods carries no increased risk of diverticulitis.
Clinical Tips for Using Antibiotics and Corticosteroids in IBD
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