Is there any evidence for the use of fibre in uncomplicated diverticular disease?

Question (Answered) submitted by HMHB at 08:59, Wed 11 Apr 2007

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Responses:

Although PRODIGY recommend it, Clinical Evidence reports:

“Traditionally, the principal treatment of uncomplicated diverticular disease has been the use of dietary fibre supplementation and laxatives. There is little evidence to support their use but some people report an improvement in symptoms.”

Sources
http://www.cks.library.nhs.uk/diverticular_disease/view_whole_guidance
http://www.clinicalevidence.com/ceweb/conditions/dsd/0405/0405_I1.jsp

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