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Diverticular Disease
Disease of the large intestine
Usually in area of sigmoid colon
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DiverticulaDiverticulosisDiverticulitisDiverticular Disease
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Crampy painBloatingLower abdomen
discomfort painNauseaVomitingFever (low grade)Change in bowel habitsConstipation
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Bleeding InfectionsPerforations (small tears)BlockagesAbscessPeritonitisFistula
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Structural abnormalities
Colonic motilityRole of Dietary Fiber
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Aging Obesity Smoking Lack of exercise Chronic
constipation Certain medications Diet high in fat
(animal) & low in fiber
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Medical history and physical examAbdominal ultrasoundColonoscopyCT scan
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CT scan of Diverticulitis
Medical Clear inflammation and infection Rest the colon Surgery may be required for
complications or chronic condition Lifestyle
Rest the colon High fiber intake with water Exercise Lose weight Quit smoking Courtesy of en.wikipedia
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