During the inflammatory phase of diverticulitis treatment includes antibiotics and a diet that is

Along with the treatment of antibiotics, a diet that is low in fiber is also advised during the inflammatory phase of diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is the inflammations of abnormal outpouchings in the colon. A low fiber diet will increase the bulk of the stools and make them harder; therefore soft stools will not lodge inside the diverticula and cause more inflammation.