Consuming alcohol is highly unadvisable for diverticulitis patients. Even in healthy individuals, alcohol puts strain on the gastrointestinal tract. For those with diverticulitis, it can be severely debilitating. Alcohol worsens the symptoms of diverticulitis, particularly the pain and bloating. It also increases the frequency of recurrence of flare-ups. Alcohol can negate all efforts to treat diverticulitis through medications and diet.

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