Who is most likely to get diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
Who is most likely to get diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
You are at increased risk of diverticular disease (diverticulosis or diverticulitis) if you:
- Are over 40 years of age.
- Are male.
- Are overweight.
- Eat a low-fiber diet. You don’t eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes, breads and grains or nuts.
- Eat a diet high in fat and red meat.
- Don’t exercise.
- Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) and naproxen (Aleve®); steroids; or opioids.
- Smoke.