Many people with diverticular disease have no symptoms and require no treatment. Treatment is required if symptoms develop. Usually symptoms can be treated successfully, and most people who have an episode of inflamed diverticular disease do not suffer a recurrence. If serious complications do develop, surgery may be required to remove the affected parts of […]
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Living with diverticular disease involves: A high-fiber diet Treating mild symptoms A High-Fiber Diet Usually the simple remedy of a high-fiber diet may well prevent the development of complications from diverticular disease. People hospitalized for complications of diverticular disease typically start a high-fiber diet while still in the hospital. Fiber keeps stool soft, keeps the
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The large majority of people with diverticular disease will not realize they have diverticula unless the condition is discovered during a colonoscopy. You can reduce your risk for the disease or its complications by eating plenty of fiber. Those who do experience discomfort usually suffer a relatively mild case of inflammation, readily treated with antibiotics in the short term
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to Diverticular Disease. Q: Does diverticular disease increase the chance of later developing colon cancer? A: No, diverticular disease doesn’t seem to increase the risk for colon cancer. But the symptoms of colon cancer can be quite similar to those of diverticular disease. Cancer and diverticula often look alike on CT scans (CT
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Diverticular Disease. People with diverticular disease develop small pouches-called diverticula-in the walls of their colon. The diverticula develop from excess pressure in the colon that is caused by constipation due to lack of fiber in the diet. The condition is common in older people. The vast majority of
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Diverticular Disease. Abscess: A collection of pus surrounded by damaged and inflamed tissue, usually caused by bacterial infection. Carbohydrate: The main source of energy for all body functions, especially brain functions; major sources of carbohydrates are cereals, vegetables, fruits, rice, potatoes, legumes, and flour products. Collagen disorders: Problems with the
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Diverticular disease is a condition in which small pouches, called diverticula, develop in the wall of the colon, or large intestine. The pouches develop at weak spots in the wall of the colon. These weak spots occur because of excess pressure in the colon, or existing weakness in the colon wall, that eventually bulge out
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There are five subtypes of Crohn’s disease, distinguished by the gastrointestinal area in which the disease occurs. While Crohn’s disease lesions can appear anywhere in the digestive tract, lesions rarely occur in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach unless there are also lesions in the lower parts of the tract (intestines). Gastroduodenal CD – Gastroduodenal Crohn’s disease,
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Most people living with Crohn’s disease find that periods of remission (when they are free from symptoms) are longer and more frequent than periods of acute illness. This has never been truer than it is today, when doctors have large and growing arsenal of treatment options to prescribe. The severity of Crohn’s disease can be
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Medical management of Crohn’s disease focuses on reducing symptoms and bringing on a remission. Once this is accomplished, the goal is to maintain remission for as long as possible. Most of the medications used to treat Crohn’s disease are generally safe for long-term use. Many doctors keep individuals on maintenance doses of medications indefinitely. Medications
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Because the inflammation in Crohn’s disease affects the entire thickness of the intestinal wall (rather than only the inner mucosal layer, as in ulcerative colitis), particular complications can occur. These include: Fistulas Fissures Strictures and obstructions Abscesses In addition, individuals who live with Crohn’s disease are at risk for malnutrition. Fistulas Fistulas are openings that breach
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Surgery does not cure Crohn’s disease, but corrects an immediate problem that cannot be resolved using medication. Four types of surgery are commonly performed on individuals with Crohn’s disease: Partial bowel resection, to remove a diseased portion of intestine Strictureplasty Correction of fistulas Draining of an abscess It is estimated that about 75% of individuals
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