AAFP Antibiotics for Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Does antibiotic therapy for acute uncomplicated diverticulitis reduce complications and the need for emergency surgery? September 15, 2023
AAFP Antibiotics for Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Does antibiotic therapy for acute uncomplicated diverticulitis reduce complications and the need for emergency surgery? September 15, 2023
Changes in diet and lifestyle can reduce gastrointestinal disease
The pain caused by diverticular disease can be so painful that your intestines burst. Just ask one of the approximately 130,000 people in the United States who are hospitalized with this disease each year, or one of the 1.5 million hospital outpatients who come to the hospital each year with a tummy tuck. The National […]
Weight loss drugs may help reduce risk
Share on PinterestResearchers are studying the possibility that weight loss drugs can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.Victor Torres/Stoshi Researchers report that certain type 2 diabetes drugs, which are also used for weight loss, may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Obesity and diabetes are both risk factors for colorectal cancer. Maintaining a healthy weight, […]
Preoperative iron infusion can reduce the need for blood transfusions during colorectal surgery
Dr. Toby RichardsCredit: Toby Richards Research Group Analysis of data from approximately six randomized controlled trials investigating the use of intravenous iron infusions before colorectal surgery suggests that the need for blood transfusions may be significantly reduced in these patients. In a meta-analysis of five randomized trials in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer, findings […]
Foods to avoid to reduce and prevent diverticulitis
Research has shown that diet can influence the likelihood of developing diverticulitis. Certain foods can worsen or improve symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, and gas. Specific dietary recommendations vary depending on your symptoms or whether you are trying to prevent diverticulitis from recurring. A healthy diet rich in fiber can help prevent or […]
Blueberries may reduce symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders
Additionally, the report notes that pain scores improved in the blueberry treatment group, as did scores assessing quality of life. However, these did not reach statistical significance. The Nutrients study, sponsored by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, concluded: ,” “The polyphenols and fiber components of blueberries appear to exert a wide range of beneficial effects […]
How to reduce symptoms of incomplete bowel movements
Incomplete defecation, or the feeling that you still have to defecate even though it hasn’t passed, can be uncomfortable and frustrating. This is also known as incomplete emptying and is a hallmark of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can also be caused by chronic constipation, pelvic floor disease, or infection. Fortunately, there are ways to […]