THE purpose of this paper is to advocate a more aggressive attitude toward the surgical treatment of diverticulitis of the colon, which in the past has usually been withheld until after complications ...

If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...

A recent study found diverticulitis has been on the rise in this country since the late 1990s. It now accounts for about 300,000 admissions each year for inpatient care. Dr. Christian Mayorga, a ...

Introduction Each year, millions of people experience recurrent diverticulitis episodes. Elective sigmoid colon resection reduces the risk of recurrence, but The American Society of Colon and Rectal ...

Diverticular disease is an umbrella term that refers to a few related intestinal conditions. A diverticulum is a pouch that forms in your large intestine (colon) that doesn’t usually cause symptoms.

Diverticulitis is becoming more prevalent in the U.S. with incidents increased by 50 percent since 2000. So if your tummy troubles are chronic, it may be something else that can lead to your colon ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...

Diverticulitis is a common condition that affects digestive health. Learn the causes and symptoms and get the best tips for managing and preventing flare-ups. Imagine waking up with sharp pain in your ...

THE morbidity associated with the surgical treatment of diverticulitis remains high. In the experience of the Lahey Clinic some complication has developed in 30 per cent of the patients with ...

Diverticulitis, a disabling colon problem that can cause pain, obstruction and fever, became more common in the U.S. from the late 1990's to the mid-2000's, a new study suggests. The findings are from ...