Diverticulitis - Diverticulosis

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Many people have small pouches in their colons 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 (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About 10 percent of Americans over the age of 40 have diverticulosis. The condition becomes more common as people age. About half of all people over the age of 60 have diverticulosis.

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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.
About.com Diverticulitis
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Information and discussion concerning Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.
Surgical Treatment of Diverticulitis
Discusses symptoms,treatment, risk and expected outcome for the surgical treatment of diverticulitis.
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Read a definition of this digestive disorder, survey the symptoms and characteristics, and explore the treatment options.
eMedicine - Diverticulitis
Article by Dr. Ahmed Sherif offers a clinical report on diverticulitis, a condition that often leads to abdominal pain and constipation. Learn common symptoms and research treatment options.
Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
From the Medical College of Wisconsin. Discusses the causes,symptoms,diagnosis and treatment.
Diverticulitis - St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Fact sheet from the hospital covering causes, risk factors, and symptoms.
Diets for Diverticulitis
Discusses high fiber and herbal diets for the treatment and prevention of this digestive disorder. Includes a list of dietary guidelines.
Gastroenterology-Diverticulosis
Resource for medical students offers an overview of diverticulitis of the colon. Read a definition, and research the treatment recommendations
Mayo: Diverticulitis and Diet
Find out how to avoid diverticulitis, a condition with similar symptoms to appendicitis, by eating more fiber.
Adam.com-Diverticulosis Overview
Read a definition of this intestinal disorder, research its symptoms and review the treatment options. Discusses some prevention methods.
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.
Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis
There is still a good deal of confusion about diverticulosis, especially when it comes to the components of a good diet.
Dr. Koop.com: Diverticulitis
Contains diagrams, a list of causes and treatments, and some prevention tips associated with this condition of the colon.
ASCRS: Diverticular Disease
From the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Peruse the symptoms,treatments and preventions of this disease.
eMedicine Health
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

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