Hollywood Jasmine B
Student in the Doctoral of Clinical Nutrition Program, Department of Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Laurel, Maryland.
Integr Med (Encinitas). 2023 Mar;22(1):40-45.
Alcohol use is prevalent and may be a risk factor for diverticulitis. Therapeutic interventions that support the elimination of addictive behaviors and reduce disease progression include diet, supplement, and psychosocial interventions.
This case report highlights a client with successful treatment of abscess, bowel blockage, and inflammation in a 54-yr-old Caucasian male using medical nutrition therapy while continuing conventional treatment as prescribed by his medical provider. Over the course of 85 days, his treatment was augmented with a high-phytonutrient, high-fiber, Mediterranean style diet. Alcohol was eliminated, caloric intake was increased, while emotional support, physical activity, and a multivitamin were added. Upon final follow-up, the client had a remarkable reduction in symptoms and addictive behaviors.
Diet, supplement, and psychosocial interventions may be useful in the management of inebriate patients with diverticulitis. Population-based clinical studies should be done to understand the role of these therapies.
饮酒行为普遍存在，且可能是憩室炎的一个风险因素。支持消除成瘾行为并减少疾病进展的治疗干预措施包括饮食、补充剂和心理社会干预。
本病例报告重点介绍了一名54岁的白人男性患者，在继续接受其医疗服务提供者规定的常规治疗的同时，通过医学营养疗法成功治疗了脓肿、肠梗阻和炎症。在85天的疗程中，通过高植物营养素、高纤维的地中海式饮食强化了他的治疗。戒酒，增加热量摄入，同时给予情感支持、体育锻炼，并添加了多种维生素。在最后一次随访时，患者的症状和成瘾行为显著减轻。
饮食、补充剂和心理社会干预可能有助于治疗患有憩室炎的酗酒患者。应开展基于人群的临床研究以了解这些疗法的作用。
