Diverticular Disease

Many people have small pouches (called diverticula) in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. That condition is called diverticulosis and it becomes more common as people age. When the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are also called diverticular disease.

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Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diverticulosis is the formation of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall, while diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of these pouches. These conditions are known as diverticular disease. Diverticulosis is common and frequently causes no symptoms. Diverticulitis may be painful and disabling and is often a medical emergency.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Cereals and wholegrain foods
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Constipation
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Constipation (irregularity of bowels; lack of regular bowel movements), is a common symptom, but often, constipation remains unrecognized until the patient develops sequelae such as anorectal disorders or diverticular disease.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Digestive system
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The digestive system breaks down food and delivers nutrients to every cell in the body via the bloodstream. The digestive tract starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. Organs that are part of the digestive system include the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver and large intestine (bowel). Common problems of the digestive system include colitis, diverticulitis, gastroenteritis, heartburn and ulcers.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Diverticular disease and diverticulitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diverticular disease is the name given to a condition in which small pockets or out-pouchings occur in the bowel.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Diverticular disease (diverticulosis; diverticulitis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Diverticular disease is a disease of the colon. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Acute left iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'left iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected diverticulitis and its complications.
Date:   Apr 2009

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