Guide to Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Vascular disease can cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract

Diverticulosis is a common condition of the large intestine (colon) that occurs as people age. In gonorrhea, the wall of the large intestine develops weak spots that grow outward to form small pouches, called diverticula. When these spheres become inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis together are called diverticular disease.

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Diverticulosis tends to occur in people over the age of 40, with about 50% of people over 60 showing signs of the disease. Vascular disease is more common in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, which may mean that the low-fiber diets common in these countries may be a contributing factor. Vascular disease is less common in regions with high fiber diets, such as in Asia and Africa.

Symptom

Diverticulosis may not cause any symptoms, but in some cases bleeding may occur.

Badminton is caused by infection or inflammation in the diverticula, and is often accompanied by abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is variable, and usually begins suddenly, but it can also develop over the course of several days. Symptoms of diverticulitis may include:

Abdominal pain, especially left lower quadrant

Change bowel habits

Chills

Cramping

Fever

Nausea

Reason

The cause is not completely understood, but Western diets, which tend to be low in fiber, and a sedentary lifestyle are thought to contribute to diverticulitis. Low fiber diets can lead to constipation. Constipation in and of itself may not cause diverticular disease, but straining to pass hard stools can cause the walls of the colon to bulge outward and lead to diverticula.

It is currently not known why a sedentary lifestyle may also be associated with diverticular disease. Diverticulitis can be caused by stool getting stuck in the diverticula.

Diagnose

In the absence of any symptoms, diverticulosis often goes undiagnosed. It is not uncommon for diverticulitis to be diagnosed when a doctor is actually looking for the cause of several other symptoms, or during a routine laparoscopic examination.

Tests that can help diagnose diverticular disease include:

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Colonoscopy. Diverticulitis can be found during a colonoscopy done to check for symptoms, such as bleeding or abdominal pain. Colonoscopy is a routine screening test in people over the age of 50 that can lead to a diagnosis of asymptomatic diverticulosis.

Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan is a series of X-rays that can provide a detailed view of the abdomen and other body areas. They are usually non-invasive, painless, and harmless. In some cases, intravenous and/or oral contrast dyes are used to enhance the visibility of certain structures (such as the large intestine). Contrast media is either given into a drink, or injected into a vein. The dye helps the doctor find organs inside the abdomen and look for anything abnormal, such as a diverticula.

Diverticular disease treatment

Initial treatment for gonorrhea includes increasing the amount of fiber in the diet.

Most people in the United States don't get enough fiber in their diets. Fibrous foods help keep stools soft and easy to pass, which can help prevent constipation and subsequent straining to have a bowel movement. Fiber can also be added to the diet through fiber supplements.

If you've been diagnosed with diverticular disease, talk to your doctor about which type of fiber supplement is right for you.

In the past, it was advised that people with diverticular disease avoid foods that can get "stuck" in the diverticula, such as popcorn, nuts and seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, caraway, and sesame. There isn't any evidence to back up this suggestion, but ask your doctor about dietary restrictions.

Badminton inflammation requires more in-depth evaluation and treatment, often involving CT or other imaging scans, consultation with a gastroenterologist and general surgeon, antibiotics , rest, and – infrequently – surgery on an elective or urgent basis.

Complications of Diverticular disease

Bleeding. When diverticula bleeds, blood can be found in the toilet bowl or in the stool. The blood is thought to be caused by a ruptured blood vessel and may not require treatment.

This is not a common complication, but it can lead to a significant amount of blood. In some cases, bleeding may need to be investigated and stopped during endoscopy or through surgery. Even if you have been diagnosed with diverticular disease, it is important to get any bleeding from the rectum examined by a doctor.

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Abscess. Badminton is an infection of the diverticula, and such an infection can lead to an abscess. An abscess is a pocket of pus found in inflamed tissue. An abscess inside the body, such as in the large intestine, is not always easy to find, but if it is small, it can be treated with a course of antibiotics. More severe abscesses may need to be drained, which is done with a local anesthetic to numb the area and then insert a needle through the skin and into the abscess.

Perforation. A perforation is a hole that develops in an infected diverticula. If the hole is large enough, it can cause pus to accumulate inside the abdominal cavity and eventually lead to peritonitis. Peritonitis is a serious condition that can be fatal if it is not treated immediately through surgery.

Leakage hole. A fistula is an abnormal tunnel that connects two body cavities or body cavities to the skin. A fistula can form when an abscess fills with pus, does not heal, and invades another organ. With diverticulitis, leakage can occur between the large intestine and small intestine, the large intestine and the skin, or, most commonly, the large intestine and bladder.

Bowel obstruction. Infectious pigmentation can cause scar tissue to form in the large intestine.

Too much scar tissue can cause the intestines to become partially or completely blocked, preventing stool from passing. Intestinal obstructions often require surgery.

The source:

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. "vascular disease." FASCRS.com January 2008.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. "vascular disease." Cedars-Sinai.edu 2011.

FamilyDoctor.org. "vascular disease." American Academy of Family Physicians November 2010.

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