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 The Digestive SystemDiverticular Disease Synonyms : Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis Clinical features, Diagnosis, Management, Prognosis, Nutrition, Herbs, Diverticular disease of the colon (diverticulosis) is characterised by pouchings of the colon mucosa through the muscle layer which are especially common in the descending colon and sigmoid. As a result of stasis of faecal material diverticula may become inflamed (diverticulitis). It appears that the diverticula form as a result of increased intracolonic pressure, and dietary factors may be partly responsible (diet of low residue) since the condition is rare in developing countries (diet rich in vegetables) and more common in Western countries (processed food). Many people who develop diverticulosis are asymptomatic and experience no complications. Others may complain of mild to moderate intermittent pain frequently colicky in character or discomfort in the left lower abdomina quadrant (sigmoid in the most common site), sometimes with local tenderness. About 15% of people with diverticulosis will eventually develop acute diverticulitis, when there is more severe pain, tenderness on palpation and guarding, and this can subside spontaneously or proceed to perforation and peritonitis. Changes in bowel habit are common, with constipation alone or with intermittent episodes of diarrhoea. Mild bleeding is a very important sign, although in most cases blood is not visible in faeces on inspection Clinical features: < BACK TO TOP >
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