Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following diverticulosis-related questions:

1. What caused my diverticula to form?
   
   
2. Do my diverticula seem to be the cause of my symptoms?
   
   
3. What kind of diverticula do I have?
   
   
4. How many diverticula do I have?
   
   
5. What can I do to prevent diverticulosis?
   
   
6. What dietary changes should I consider?
   
   
7. Do you recommend any form of exercise?
   
   
8. Are there any other lifestyle modifications I should make?
   
   
9. Will medications or surgery be necessary for my diverticulosis?
   
   
10. How many patients with diverticulosis have you treated?