Diverticulitis

Condition
Diverticulitis is an active bacterial infection of pockets (diverticula) in the colon wall. Streptococcus and E. coli bacteria colonize the lining of the colon, creating divots and pockets by feeding on troublemaker foods and repopulating themselves. The bacteria widen the diverticula as they breed. Strep is the leading cause and E. coli the runner-up, with many people having pockets of both. When both are present simultaneously, they feed on different foods — like two families panning for gold on the same riverbank, staking different claims.
  • High-fat high-protein diet: A diet too high in fat and protein accelerates bacterial proliferation in the diverticular pockets. Fats that are not fully broken down (due to weakened bile from a sluggish liver) go rancid in the intestinal tract and feed the bacteria. This feeds the strep and E. coli, further widening the pockets over time.
  • Antibiotic use worsens condition: Antibiotics taken throughout life — including in childhood for ear infections or strep throat — strengthen and harden surviving strep bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant strains of strep then proliferate more aggressively in the gut. This is one reason people who have taken many antibiotics are more susceptible to diverticulitis.
  • E. coli and Streptococcus: Diverticulitis is caused by E. coli, streptococcus, and C. diff bacteria, mostly strep and E. coli
  • E. coli: E. coli causes diverticulitis and diverticulosis
  • One or more strains from the over 50 groups of Streptococcus bacteria and/or one or more of the several common E. coli varieties. These bacteria tend to colonize the lining of the colon, creating divots and pockets there by feeding on troublemaker foods and repopulating themselves, widening the diverticula as the bacteria breed. Strep is the leading cause and E. coli the runner-up.
  • Streptococcus: Strep causes diverticulosis and diverticulitis
  • Loss of intestinal cilia: The intestinal tract and colon are lined with microscopic hair-like cilia that harbor good bacteria and prevent bad bacteria from accessing the intestinal lining and creating diverticula. Antibiotic use burns off this cilia rapidly. Once the cilia are gone, Streptococcus and E. coli can access the lining directly and begin forming divots and pockets.

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