Most people with diverticular disease never experience symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they range widely in severity, depending on the extent of the inflammation or infection of the pouches, and the possible complications that may occur. The most common symptoms are: Pain in the abdomen, usually on the lower left side, ranging from slight tenderness […]
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Since a wide range of conditions produces symptoms that are similar to those of diverticular disease, diagnosis can be complicated. In addition to taking a medical history and performing a physical exam, tests may be required for a definitive diagnosis. Medical History And Physical Exam A doctor may suspect that a person has diverticular disease
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People generally remain unaware that they have diverticular disease unless a complication arises. Complications typically start when one or more of the pouches, or diverticula, become infected and inflamed and diverticulitis develops. Symptoms from complications can come on quite suddenly and include: Bleeding from the rectum Abscess Perforation Peritonitis Intestinal obstruction Fistula Bleeding From The Rectum Small
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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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There is no evidence to suggest that inactive Crohn’s disease has any effect on either female or male fertility, or on a woman’s ability to carry a pregnancy to term and have a vaginal delivery. None of the medications used to treat inflammatory bowel disease have been shown to be teratogenic, which means to cause
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While Crohn’s disease is often thought of as a disease of the young, about 25% of new cases are diagnosed in individuals over age 60. Diagnosis of late-onset Crohn’s disease is often difficult, since some of the typical symptoms are similar to those of other diseases commonly found in older people. These include eschemic colitis,
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Every day, scientists are gaining a better understanding of Crohn’s disease: its genetic aspects, how the immune system comes to malfunction, and the mechanisms of the relationship between infection and chronic inflammatory disease. New medical compounds are being tested in clinical trials and promise to provide greater relief with fewer side effects. Surgical techniques continue
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to Crohn’s Disease. Q: Is Crohn’s disease an autoimmune disease? A: A malfunction in the immune system is certainly a part of Crohn’s disease. This may be an inability to “turn off” the immune system after it “turns on” for an appropriate reason. Or, the immune system may “turn
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is a chronic, inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. The majority of cases of Crohn’s disease involve the terminal ileum, the place in the body where the small
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