Diverticulosis:
Diagnosis;
Small pocket like structures form in the walls of pf the intestines. Small intestine pushes the contents through the weal point in the walls of the large intestine.
Causative factors
Modern diet rich in refined carbohydrates, More red meat, smoking, Aging, less fiber in diet, irregular bowel movements, over weight, some medicine side effect etc
Symptoms:
Cramps
pain
constipation or diarhoea.
condtions to be ruled out or irritable bowel syndrome or peptic ulcer.
Examination include
CT scan
X ray
Colonoscopy
Digital rectum exams
Intervention:
High fiber diet
Regular bowel movements
Pain killers
probiotics in diet
Negative outcome:
Diverticulitis
Hemorage from poches
perforation
Abcess.
Evaluation;
Weight monitoring
Fiber intake
ecamination if required
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