Diverticulitis usually managed by lifestyle changes

Dear Doctors: I'm a healthy 69-year-old woman who ended up in the ER with painful cramps in my lower abdomen.

I was diagnosed with diverticulitis and treated with antibiotics. A registered dietitian said I need more good bacteria in my gut. She suggests kombucha, kefir and yogurt. Can you suggest other foods to eat or avoid? Can diverticulitis be cured?

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