{"product_id":"2940154003862","title":"Diverticular Disease, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiverticular disease is a medical disorder of the colon or large intestine where there are one or more sac-like diverticula (pouches) in the inner walls of the colon.\u003cbr\u003eIt is more common in the descending and sigmoid colon.\u003cbr\u003eDiverticular disease affects the lining of the colon (large intestine) that removes waste from the body.\u003cbr\u003eIt is caused by small diverticula (pouches) that can form anywhere in the digestive tract, but usually forms in the last part of the large intestine (called the colon).\u003cbr\u003eDiverticular disease is made up of two conditions:\u003cbr\u003e1. Diverticulosis occurs when diverticula, called pouches form in the colon.\u003cbr\u003eThese diverticula bulge out like weak spots in a tire.\u003cbr\u003eMost people who have diverticulosis do not have any symptoms and may not even know they have it.\u003cbr\u003e2. Diverticulitis occurs if the pouches become inflamed and infected.\u003cbr\u003eSome symptoms of diverticulitis can include severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, constipation or diarrhea.\u003cbr\u003eLess common symptoms are vomiting and frequent and painful urination.\u003cbr\u003ePain is most often located on the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.\u003cbr\u003eDiverticulitis complications can include intestinal blockages and openings in the bowel wall\u003cbr\u003eDiverticular disease is common in developed countries where low-fiber diets are common while it is infrequent in Asia and Africa where people eat high-fiber vegetable diets.\u003cbr\u003eDiets with low fiber cause constipation which occurs when stools are hard and difficult to pass.\u003cbr\u003eConstipation and hard stools increase the pressure in the bowel walls.\u003cbr\u003eFiber prevents constipation which can strain the muscles and raise the pressure in the colon.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may check the abdomen for tenderness and ask the patient about the bowel habits, diet and medications.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor will place a gloved finger into the rectum to check for pain, bleeding, or a blockage.\u003cbr\u003eBarium enema and CT scan will show the pouches in diverticular disease.\u003cbr\u003eA colonoscopy can also detect pouches in the colon.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment for diverticular disease depends on the severity of the disease and whether the patient is suffering from diverticulitis or diverticulosis.\u003cbr\u003eFor diverticulosis, the doctor may suggest that the patient eat more fiber, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent the pouches from becoming inflamed or infected.\u003cbr\u003eFor mild cases of diverticulitis, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics.\u003cbr\u003eHe or she may also suggest that the patient eat more fiber, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent future problems.\u003cbr\u003eFor severe cases of diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding, the patient may require surgery to excise the pouches and the damaged parts of the colon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Diverticular Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Ulcerative Colitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Irritable Bowel Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168263487728,"sku":"2940154003862","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154003862_p0.jpg?v=1764061672","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154003862","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}