Diverticulitis is an inflammation and infection of diverticula, which are pouches found in the colon wall. Complications such as perforations or tears, blockages, bleeding, peritonitis and abscesses can occur even with treatment. If any...
The treatment for diverticulitis depends on the severity of the case. Mild diverticulitis can sometimes be treated at home with oral antibiotics and bed rest and a liquid or bland diet for a few...
Eating habits and the response we have to our bodies, exercise and activity levels and how we handle stress are all lifestyle factors that we can have control over when we are trying to...
Diverticulitis itself involves inflammation and infection but the presence of diverticulitis can become more desperate when complications set in such as bleeding, abscess, perforation, fistula, and peritonitis. All of these complications need to be...
Diverticulitis develops when bacteria become trapped in pouches, also called diverticula that have formed along the wall of the large intestine, which leads to an infection. The bacteria grow and cause inflammation and pressure...
What is the Diverticulitis Diet All About? The diet for those who have experienced diverticulitis can be confusing and there can be different diets to which your doctor may have you on depending on...
Defining Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a common disease found in the digestive area, particularly in the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. These...
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