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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: An entry from Gale's Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. by Rosalyn, MD Carson-DeWitt, 2006

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis: An entry from Thomson Gale's Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health by Barbara Wexler, 2002

Acute cecal diverticulitis mimicking appendicitis in a 16-year-old female.(Section on Emergency Medicine): An article from: Southern Medical Journal by Antonio E. Muniz, Steve Liner, et all 2004-10-01

Diverticulitis: Webster's Timeline History, 1911 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2009-07-11

21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Colon, Rectal, and Anal Diseases, Hemorrhoids, Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Authoritative Government Documents, ... for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) by PM Medical Health News, 2004-04-01

Diverticulitis: An entry from Thomson Gale's Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Paula Ford-Martin, 2001

Diverticulitis, the Downside of Diverticulosis.: An article from: Medical Update by Edwin W. Brown, 1999-02-01

Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health: Diverticulosis and diverticulitis by Barbara Wexler, 2002-01-01

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Diverticulosis and diverticulitis by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt MD, 2002-01-01

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Caramal Publishing: : ABOUT US
Effective natural healing methods for IBD and IBS. Heal and manage Crohn's, colitis, diverticulitis and IBS naturally. Includes herbs, diets, bodywork therapies, and mental techniques.
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Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Causes Symptoms Treatments Prevention Risks
Information about the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatmentof diverticulitis and other diverticular diseases.
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/diverticulitis/
Diverticulitis Diverticulosis
A look at diverticulitis and diverticulosis including causes, symptoms, diagnosis,treatment, and dietary information. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis.
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/bldiver.htm

Extractions: Advertisement Most people have in their colons small pouches that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches are diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About half of all Americans age 60 to 80, and almost everyone over age 80, have diverticulosis. When the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. This happens in 10 to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are also called diverticular disease. Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis ... Tips Reproduced from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).
Gihealth.com - Built For Patient Satisfaction
Fact sheet for patients features a description of this condition affecting the colon. Includes photos and dietary tips.
http://www.gihealth.com/html/education/diverticulosis.html

Extractions: To understand diverticulosis, it is first necessary to know a bit about the anatomy and function of the intestine. Food is digested and nutrition absorbed in the 20 feet of small intestine. This is the long, thin segment of bowel that begins at the stomach and ends in the right lower abdomen. After the digestive process is complete, the liquid waste enters the 5 feet of large intestine, or colon, which ends in the rectum. Just above the rectum is the sigmoid (s-shaped) part of the colon where diverticulosis usually occurs. About two gallons of liquid stool enters the right colon each day where excess water is purified and recycled back into the blood stream. The remaining solid waste, or stool, eventually enters the rectum where the waste is stored until it is convenient to have a bowel movement. Diverticulosis is a condition, rather than a disease. It affects the large intestine, or colon. A normal colon is strong and relatively smooth. A colon affected by diverticulosis has weak spots in the walls. These defects allow the development of balloon-like sacs or outpouches - much like a bubble forming on a worn inner tube. These hollow pouches, - about the size of a large pea - called diverticulae, occur when the inner intestinal lining has pushed through weakened areas of the colon wall. A single pouch is called a diverticula. Although diverticulosis can occur anywhere in the colon, 80% are found in the lower left side - called the sigmoid colon - because that is where the colon is the narrowest and the inner pressure the highest.
WebMD/Lycos - Health Guide
Article from Lycos Health causes,symptoms,treatment and complications of this disorder.
http://webmd.lycos.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1452682
Diverticula And Diverticulitis - Patient & Family Version - Adult
Patient information from the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa.
http://coninfo.nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/adultpain/GenePain/DIVERTnt.htm

Extractions: Judy Hentges What is it ? Diverticular disease is very common in the United States. It affects as many as 50% of persons over the age of 60. Diverticula Diverticula form when a small spot of the inside layer of the intestine pouches out through the muscular layer. The area of the colon most commonly affected is the sigmoid colon (the colon that is the last section before stool leaves your body) and the descending colon but can form anywhere in the large intestine. Once these pouches form they remain for life but frequently cause no problems. Diverticulitis If the diverticula become inflamed they cause the condition known as diverticulitis. If this happens, usually one or all of the following symptoms occur. Lower abdominal discomfort / pain Change in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation Bloating or flatulence = gas Pain in the lower left area of the abdomen. The symptoms usually last for several days and may have to be treated with antibiotics and pain medication if severe enough. Treatment Antibiotics are used to fight the infection that may be in the inflamed pouch and the pain medication is to provide comfort until the episode stops.
Diverticulitis: Is There Any Science To The Pain? -- Introduction
diverticulitis Is There Any Science to the Pain? Diverticulosis and diverticulitisare important causes of gastrointestinal morbidity in the population.
http://www.medinfo.ufl.edu/cme/grounds/mishra/intro.html

Extractions: Etiologic factors in diverticulosis include increased luminal pressure, lack of dietary fiber, weakening of the bowel wall and hypersegmentation. Diverticulosis often presents with abdominal pain, excessive flatulence, and irregular defecation. Similar findings occur in patients who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and colorectal cancer. The best diagnostic test for diverticulosis is the barium enema (BaE), although concomitant lesions, such as colorectal cancer are missed in up to 50% of patients who have BaE alone. Diverticulosis can be visualized during sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy, however there is no role for BaE nor endoscopy in acute diverticulitis. The natural history of diverticulosis is that 70% remain asymptomatic, 5-10% are complicated by bleeding and 10-15% develop diverticulitis. Patients who experience painful diverticulosis may be manage with bulk laxatives, increased dietary fiber and antispasmodics. In diverticulitis the majority of patients present with uncomplicated disease and can be managed with antibiotics, fluids and analgesics. Following resolution of symptoms, these patients require workup to exclude colonic cancer as an etiologic agent in their disease. Most patients remain asymptomatic after the first attack, but those with a second attack often need surgery to prevent further complications, morbidity and mortality. Of those patients with complicated disease, they are managed with an appropriate surgical procedure based on the stage of disease.
Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis diverticulitis To Still, complications do occur and theycan be serious. diverticulitis is the most common. diverticulitis
http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs02.htm

Extractions: To understand diverticulosis, it is helpful to know about the anatomy and function of the intestine. The small intestine is the long, thin segment of bowel that begins at the stomach and ends at the large intestine or colon. The colon starts in the right lower abdomen and forms a large question mark across the entire abdomen ending in the rectum. Just above the rectum is the sigmoid (S-shaped) part of the colon. Liquid stool enters the right colon and, as it moves through the colon, is dehydrated so that a formed stool eventually enters the rectum. The Sigmoid Colon Diverticulosis means that there are pockets or projections extending out from the colon. These occur very gradually over a long period of time. They occur at weak points in the bowel wall. The pockets develop because of the pressure exerted within by the contracting colon. As noted earlier, since the sigmoid colon has the highest pressure in the colon, it is here that most diverticuli occur. Because of these balloon-like projections, the sigmoid often becomes thickened and narrowed. When this happens, significant changes in the bowel function can occur, such as discomfort, diarrhea, and/or constipation.
Dr. Koop
Contains diagrams, a list of causes and treatments, and some prevention tips associated with this condition of the colon.
http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/000257.htm
EMedicine - Colon, Diverticulitis : Article By Sandor Joffe, MD
Colon, diverticulitis Diverticular disease of the colon begins as diverticulosis(colonic outpouchings), which may develop into diverticulitis (diverticular
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic183.htm

Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Radiology Gastrointestinal Last Updated: November 15, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: diverticulum, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, diverticular disease, diverticular disease of the colon, outpouching, diverticula, colonic diverticula, intestinal disease, diverticular hemorrhage, bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, GI tract hemorrhage AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Differentials X-ray ... Bibliography Author: Sandor Joffe, MD , Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Medical Center Coauthor(s): Aspasia Kachulis, MD , Body Imaging Fellow, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Medical Center; Mitchell Horowitz, MD , Assistant Professor of Radiology, Albert Einstein School of Medicine; Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Medical Center Sandor Joffe, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:
MayoClinic
Find out how to avoid diverticulitis, a condition with similar symptoms to appendicitis, by eating more fiber.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00548
Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis Hub
A brief definition of diverticulitis, followed by links to research articles, overviews and case reports.
http://www.healthubs.com/diverticulitis

Extractions: Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the colon. Most people have in their colons small pouches that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches are diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About half of all Americans age 60 to 80, and almost everyone over age 80, have diverticulosis. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are also called diverticular disease. Perforating Sigmoid Diverticulitis - by M. Reijnierse and A. de Roos. Diverticulitis Case Study - by Bernard McIntyre, MD, FRCSC Lecturer, Department of Surgery Dalhousie University. CT of appendicitis and diverticulitis - by Ruedi F.-L. Thoeni, M.D., Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco. Diverticulitis-Diverticulosis - by Thomas Cronin, M.D. Diverticulitis by Leyla Azmoun, MD., Piran Aliabadi, MD., B Leonard Holman, MD. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis from eMedicine - by Vikhyat Bebarta, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center. Diverticulitis of the Colon - by Martin Nadel M.D.
MedWebPlus Subject Diverticulitis
diverticulitis Broader Terms A, , GO, American Society of Colon and RectalSurgeons Standards Task Force Practice Parameters for Sigmoid diverticulitis.
http://www.medwebplus.com/subject/Diverticulitis
MedWebPlus Web Site ID 21727
easily. BrighamRAD Teaching Case Database diverticulitis by Leyla Azmoun,Piran Aliabadi, B. Leonard Holman. December 11, 1995. http
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Diverticula And Diverticulitis - Patient & Family Version - Adult
Patient information from the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Intestinal diverticulitisDiverticula and diverticulitis. Patient Family Version Judy Hentges. What isit ? Diverticular disease is very common in the United States. diverticulitis.
http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/sites/adultpain/GenePain/DIVERTnt.htm

Extractions: Judy Hentges What is it ? Diverticular disease is very common in the United States. It affects as many as 50% of persons over the age of 60. Diverticula Diverticula form when a small spot of the inside layer of the intestine pouches out through the muscular layer. The area of the colon most commonly affected is the sigmoid colon (the colon that is the last section before stool leaves your body) and the descending colon but can form anywhere in the large intestine. Once these pouches form they remain for life but frequently cause no problems. Diverticulitis If the diverticula become inflamed they cause the condition known as diverticulitis. If this happens, usually one or all of the following symptoms occur. Lower abdominal discomfort / pain Change in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation Bloating or flatulence = gas Pain in the lower left area of the abdomen. The symptoms usually last for several days and may have to be treated with antibiotics and pain medication if severe enough. Treatment Antibiotics are used to fight the infection that may be in the inflamed pouch and the pain medication is to provide comfort until the episode stops.
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HealthlinkUSA Diverticulitis Links
Free diverticulitis / Diverticulosis Info. FindWhat. Click here for page1 of diverticulitis information from the HealthlinkUSA directory.
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Diverticulitis - The Health Authority
done. Then 1984, diverticulitis came very stressful. embarrassing. Withdiverticulitis my doctors wanted to remove part of my colon.
http://www.hsu.com/diverticulitis.htm

Extractions: CALL TOLL FREE 800-628-8420 Is there a simple answer to all of your health problems? Absolutely,Yes! Allergies Arthritis Asthma Bronchitis ... Yeast DIVERTICULITIS Dear Mrs. Hsu, Just want to thank you and relate to other people with health problem my discovery. For many years, approximately forty years, I suffered with constipation, irregularity, bloating, flatus, mucous stools, bleeding and much colon discomfort. Then One day in 1975 polyps appeared in various areas of my colon; and a colectomy was done. Then 1984, Diverticulitis came - very stressful. Ginseng, raw fruits, raw and steamed vegetables, Mrs. Hsu's mini nutrition course, and food combining alleviated the above discomfort in less than one month. Distilled water I feel was helpful in my ginseng and drinking. My dark areas on my hands and body are fading, skin is less dry. I attibute this exciting improvement to dry burshing. Our body breathes through the skin and one third of our impurities aare excreted through the skin. This cleans and stimulates lymphatic system.
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Extractions: diverticulitis treatment a variety of illnesses, diseases and problems can be helped by using vitamin, mineral and nutritional supplements - and on this page, and accompanying pages, we try to bring you a selection of nutritional ingredients, including vitamins and other nutritional ingredients that may benefit your particular problem. These suggestions must not be seen as an alternative to medical treatment or medical advise, and if in doubt, please consult your registered medical professional. Left untreated these problems can have a ripple effect and cause other situations to become more problematic - if you are interested in helping your body to fight this particular problem, have a look at the suggestions below, which could be beneficial to you. diverticulitis may dealt with by the following: For dosage of the individual ingredients, simply click here , and follow the hyperlink to the specific page dealing with that ingredient. Although extra supplements may assist greatly with a particular problem, keep in mind that you should always follow a balanced diet, and that moderate exercise and sufficient water will also improve your nutritional status.
ASCRS: Practice Parameters For Sigmoid Diverticulitis
Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Sigmoid diverticulitis. Patients with complicateddiverticulitis should be considered for resection after one attack.
http://www.fascrs.org/ascrspp-sd.html

Extractions: The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons It should be recognized that these guidelines should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care or exclusive of methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all of the circumstances presented by the individual patient. Acute sigmoid diverticulitis results from inflammation of a diverticulum that can progress to perforation and abscess formation. Acute sigmoid diverticulitis is usually manifested by fever, leukocytosis, left lower quadrant abdominal pain, and at times, a left lower quadrant mass. The differential diagnosis of acute diverticulitis includes inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ischemic colitis, colon cancer, and gynecologic and urologic diseases. The initial evaluation of the patient with suspected acute diverticulitis should generally include a physical examination, complete blood count, urinalysis, and when clinically indicated, plain x-rays of the abdomen. Depending on availability, feasibility, and physician preference, computed tomography scan, contrast enema, or abdominal ultrasound may be used to document and assess the extent of the disease. Treatment of uncomplicated acute diverticulitis usually involves bowel rest and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Depending on clinical presentation, selected patients may be treated as outpatients. After the patient recovers from an initial episode of diverticulitis, the colon should be evaluated by either sigmoidoscopy and barium enema or colonoscopy. Depending on the clinical situation, patients who do not respond to medical therapy should undergo computed tomography or ultrasonography or surgery. Selected abscesses detected by computed tomography scan or ultrasonography may be drained percutaneously. Elective resection should be considered after one or two well-documented attacks of diverticulitis, depending on severity of the attack and age and medical fitness of the patient.

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