What to Look for in Prenatal Vitamins. Look for a prenatal vitamin that includes: 1  400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. 2  400 IU of vitamin D. 3  200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium. 4  70 mg of vitamin C. 5  3 mg of thiamine.  2 mg of riboflavin.
Delayed Diagnosis. When younger people do develop diverticulitis, it may be worse than older patients who develop the condition. A 2007 study published in the journal Diseases of the Colon & Rectum evaluated 58 acute-diverticulitis patients over 10 years. Seventeen percent of the patients under age 40 were identified as young..
If you are older than 60, you quite likely have diverticulosis. It's that common. However, unless you have had a colonoscopy, CT scan of your abdomen or barium enema, you would not be aware they exist. On the other hand, diverticulitis almost always causes symptoms. Your doctor will ask about your medical history, bowel habits and diet and will conduct a physical examination. Your doctor will press on your abdomen to check for tenderness.