Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Treatment

Self-Care at Home

These measures can help heal existing diverticula and prevent new diverticula from forming.

• Eat a high-fiber diet. High-fiber foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dried beans, peas, and lentils. These foods contain elements that your body cannot digest and are passed through your colon.
  
  
• Drink plenty of fluids to help keep stools soft.
  
  
• Get plenty of physical activity to keep bowels functioning properly.