Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Recap:
*) Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, bulge outward through weak spots in the colon (large intestine).
*) The pouches form when pressure inside the colon builds, usually because of constipation.
*) Most people with diverticulosis never have any discomfort or symptoms.
*) The most likely cause of diverticulosis is a low-fiber diet because it increases constipation and pressure inside the colon.
*) For most people with diverticulosis, eating a high-fiber diet is the only treatment needed.
*) You can increase your fiber intake by eating these foods: whole grain breads and cereals; fruit like apples and peaches; vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, spinach, carrots, asparagus, and squash; and starchy vegetables like kidney beans and lima beans.
*) Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed and cause pain and tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen.
For More Information
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8076
Phone: 1-888-964-2001 or 414-964-1799
Fax: 414-964-7176
Email: iffgd@iffgd.org
Internet: www.iffgd.org
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
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Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Phone: 1-800-891-5389
Fax: 703-738-4929
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov
What are Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis and What are the Symptoms and Complications
What are the Causes and How is Diverticular Disease Diagnosed?
What is the Treatment for Diverticular Disease
When is Surgery Necessary?
Recap & For More Information
References:
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) - NIH Publication No. 07-1163 - October 2006 - digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diverticulosis/index.htm
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