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Some doctors also recommend avoidance of fried foods, nuts, corn, and seeds to prevent complications of diverticulosis.

Whether these diet restrictions are beneficial is uncertain ; recent studies have stated that nuts and popcorn do not contribute positively or negatively to patients with diverticulosis or diverticular complications.

When the spasm pain is troublesome the use of peppermint oil ( 1 drop in 50 ml water ), or peppermint tablets ( e. g., colpermin ), can be helpful.