What is the difference between diverticulitis and diverticulosis?
diverticulosis A condition in which small bulging sacs (diverticula) develop in the lining of the intestine. diverticulitis It occurs when these sacs become inflamed or infected. Both are known as diverticular disease. The main difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis is that diverticulosis usually does not cause symptoms or require treatment other than dietary changes. Diverticulitis […]
What causes diverticulitis? How it occurs and risk factors
diverticulitis Diverticulosis is an inflammation or infection of the diverticula, which are small sacs in the intestinal tract, caused by diverticulosis. Diverticulitis, typically seen in people over 60 years of age, is responsible for approximately 371,000 emergency department visits annually in the United States. Untreated, diverticulitis can lead to severe infection, intestinal obstruction, or fistula. […]
Duodenal diverticulitis after biliopancreatic diversion: a case report Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively rare finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis includes: 2 weeks ago
Duodenal diverticulitis after biliopancreatic diversion: a case report Duodenal diverticulitis is a relatively rare finding in patients. Treatment of complications of duodenal diverticulitis includes: 2 weeks ago
Diverticulitis and constipation: what is the relationship?
Diverticulitis can cause constipation. Research suggests that constipation is not a risk factor for diverticulitis. Constipation is a symptom of diverticulitis. There is little evidence that constipation causes diverticulitis. Mild inflammation and frequent bowel movements may be greater risk factors for diverticular disease. This article looks at the relationship between constipation and diverticulitis, tips for […]