Diverticula are most common in the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Ten to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis get diverticulitis.Diverticulosis and diverticulitis together are called diverticular disease..iverticula are most common in the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Ten to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis get diverticulitis.
When you want to lower your blood pressure, think beyond slashing salt, calories and fatâand also consider what you can add to your diet. More vegetables, fruits and lean protein, says the Institute of Medicine in a February 2010 report on preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Plus, recent research points to three beverages that also may help to lower blood pressure. Consider drinking moreâ¦. 1  1. 2  2. 3  3. 4  4.
1 Folate (Vitamin B9), which is important in the cell division process (remember that platelets are cells); low folate counts can also contribute to low platelet counts. 2  Folate-rich foods like asparagus, oranges, spinach, and fortified (whole grain, low sugar) cereals should be a part of your diet anyway. Fatigue and overexertion can make you more susceptible to injury. 2  Take special care not to engage in bleeding risk activities â not just external but internal bleeding (bruising). 3  Remember that with a low platelet count, your blood will clot more slowly.