Diverticulosis is diverticula in the colon without inflammation or symptoms. Only a small
percentage of people with diverticulosis develop diverticulitis, which is inflammation of
diverticula in the intestinal tract, especially the colon. This causes stagnation of feces
in little distended sacs of the colon and pain.
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Diverticulosis
onsumption of a low-fiber
diet, straining during bowel movement, or weakness in the colon or large intestine wall
causes little pockets, or diverticula, to form on the surface of the colon. This is a
somewhat common occurrence in most people over age 40, and almost half the people over
age 50, and in almost 100% of people over age 90. There generally are no symptoms, but
the diverticula can divert digestive contents. If intestinal contents remain inside these
small pockets, they can become inflamed and infected, begin to bleed, and cause great pain.
The infection may produce fever, nausea, vomiting, bloating, rectal bleeding, and
abdominal tenderness on the left side. This is called "diverticulitis". Left undiagnosed
and untreated, diverticulitis could become a surgical emergency. Diverticulitis must be
diagnosed by a doctor.
Aside from consuming a high fiber diet, some
herbs have a history of traditional use.
Chamomile is traditionally
used for the digestive system. Wild Yam and
Turmeric are also
frequently used by herbalists.
Aside from consuming a high fiber diet, some
herbs have a history of traditional use.
Chamomile is traditionally
used for the digestive system. Wild Yam and
Turmeric are also
frequently used by herbalists.
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