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Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed.
Complications
In complicated diverticulitis, bacteria may subsequently infect the outside of the colon if an inflamed diverticulum bursts open. If the infection spreads to the lining of the abdominal cavity, (peritoneum), this can cause a potentially fatal peritonitis. Sometimes inflamed diverticula can cause narrowing of the bowel, leading to an obstruction. Also the affected part of the colon could adhere to the bladder or other organ in the pelvic area, causing a fistula, or abnormal communication between the colon and an adjacent organ.
Incidence
Diverticulitis most often affects middle-aged and elderly persons, though it can strike younger patients as well. More on [ Diverticulitis ]
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About.com Diverticulitis - Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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ASCRS: Diverticular Disease - From the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Peruse the symptoms,treatments and preventions of this disease.
Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - From the Medical College of Wisconsin. Discusses the causes,symptoms,diagnosis and treatment.
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Diverticulitis - St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - Fact sheet from the hospital covering causes, risk factors, and symptoms.
Diverticulosis - Read a definition of this intestinal disorder, research its symptoms and review the treatment options. Discusses some prevention methods.
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Information and discussion concerning Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.
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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Read a definition of this digestive disorder, survey the symptoms and characteristics, and explore the treatment options.
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Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis - There is still a good deal of confusion about diverticulosis, especially when it comes to the components of a good diet.
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Dr. Koop.com: Diverticulitis - Contains diagrams, a list of causes and treatments, and some prevention tips associated with this condition of the colon.
eMedicine Health - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diverticulosis and diverticulitis.
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Gastroenterology-Diverticulosis - Resource for medical students offers an overview of diverticulitis of the colon. Read a definition, and research the treatment recommendations
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Gut Feelings: Diseases: Diverticulitis - Gastroenterology resource offers a description of this intestinal disorder. View diagrams, and explore its treatment and prevention methods.
Mayo Clinic: Diverticulitis - Find out how to avoid diverticulitis, a condition with similar symptoms to appendicitis, by eating more fiber.
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Surgical Treatment of Diverticulitis - Discusses symptoms,treatment, risk and expected outcome for the surgical treatment of diverticulitis.
Three Rivers Endoscopy Center - Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis - Fact sheet for patients features a description of this condition affecting the colon. Includes photos and dietary tips.
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