Diverticulitis of the ascending colon is usually fasted for 3~5 days, and the exact time should be adjusted according to the relief of inflammation and the patient’s physical fitness and so on.
Diverticulum of the ascending colon is a pouch-like structure formed by the mucosa of the ascending colon protruding outward through a weak part of the intestinal wall. Poor drainage of diverticula can be complicated by diverticulitis, and perforation of the congested and edematous intestinal mucosa can easily occur. Diverticula may be single or multiple.
When the mucosa of the ascending colon is invaded by bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc., diverticula can occur at the weak points of the intestinal wall and can trigger an inflammatory reaction. Diverticulitis of the ascending colon requires fasting for 3~5 days in the acute stage to empty the intestines to facilitate the relief of inflammation, and the specific fasting time should be adjusted according to the relief of inflammation and the patient’s physical fitness and other differences.
It is recommended that the patient should consult a doctor in time, and the specific time of fasting should be clarified under the guidance of the doctor.