Diverticulitis Disease
Did you know that prior to 1900's this disease was very very rare. It was only after the introduction of processed foods this disease started to become common. Now the condition is more worse because more and more people are facing this problem. Some of them have also undergone surgery facing severe problems. In this lens we take a brief look at the diverticulitis disease.
Diverticulitis Self Help Treatment without Drugs
Diverticulitis: Safe Alternatives Without Drugs Thorsons Natural Health (The Self Help Series)
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By Julie E. Chandler "jec@hrice.com" (Oakland, CA United States)
While I'm not a big fan of self-help books in general, I found this little gem to be worth its weight in gold. I've read it and re-read it, and I've even thought of writing to the author to thank him for writing such an important book for those of us who have long suffered with diverticulosis/diverticulitis and have run into a wall at our doctor's offices.
I had been suffering off and on for the past four years with all the pain and discomfort an "attack" brings and repeatedly received no more help from my doctors than tests and prescriptions. During the visit before I turned to Dr. White's little book, after tests again had failed to show why I felt so very sick, my too-busy doctor wrote out a prescription for yet another drug and, when I asked her what to do about the antispasmodic I was already on, she said,"Huh? What are you on, now?" This was a drug I had been taking for over two years, which she had prescribed, it had unpleasant side effects, and my doctor had completely forgotten (with the file right in front of her)! That's when I decided to accept the challenge of Dr. White's book -- the challenge to cure myself, natually.
The first thing I did was to go off the drug I'd been on. Until I read this book, I had never had the courage to do such a thing, because I feared even worse pain. Within 24 hours, the mental confusion and clouding I had been experiencing for 4 weeks had completely disappeared, and I launched Dr. White's regime with firm resolve. As I fasted for three days and followed religiously Dr. White's instructions, I felt better and better. The pain in my gut lessened and lessened and is now, two weeks later, almost entirely gone.
When I first bought this book I looked at it and put it aside, because I wasn't desperate enough to give up food, alcohol, and caffiene for three days. I just didn't think I could do it. But, along with my doctor's indifference, the pain of this last episode convinced me I had no choice if I wanted to feel well again. Well, I now feel I have my life and my health back, and I've learned a whole new respect for my body. I'm happier, calmer, nicer to be around, and I have energy for the first time in many, many months ... all because of Dr. White's little green book.
Dr. White writes well and intelligently about the workings of the body (he is a D.O.), and his advice is easy to follow. Inasmuch as he's English, some of the terms he uses are a little odd, but I actually enjoyed that quirkiness.
If you or someone you love suffers from diverticulosis/diverticulitis, you should buy this book now. It can change your life, too.
Diverticulosis
Why are the pouches formed?
A common question that may arise in your mind is why do these things form in the first place. If you understand about the digestive system then you will know the correct reason.
Our body cannot digest the processed and junk foods properly. Due to this many of us have problems excreting. If you constantly apply pressure to pass stools then your digestion is not good. You must take this seriously and look for treating this condition.
If you ignore this condition then the pressure applied affects your colon. After sometime your colon becomes weak and gives up. This results in the formation of some pouches. You may have one or two or five pouches due to this.
Generally this problem arises after the age of 40 but it may come sooner if you eat too much junk food.
Diverticulitis from Diverticulosis
When pouches are formed in your body it becomes important to take great care of your health. But the sad part is that you won't know that these pouches are formed. There are no revealing symptoms to give you an idea that pouches are formed.
You will not feel any pain or change in your body. Due to this many people eat the same things and this finally causes diverticulitis attack.
The diverticulitis attack occurs when small particles enter the diverticula. As a result inflammation occurs in the lower left abdominal area. This is referred to as diverticulitis. In mild cases you will have pain which is bearable. But if it is ignored at this stage then it may develop into a severe attack. At this extreme case surgery is done and it takes several days to heal and return to normal condition.
Symptoms of Diverticulitis Disease
The attack will give you pain in the abdominal area which is not just realted to diverticulitis. Some of you may think that it is just a normal pain which will go away after sometime. Some other people will go to a doctor to be diagnosed. I will definitely advise to have a medical checkup done in order to be sure about it. Then you can take the necessary measures to cure it.
The most revealing symptom is pain in the lower left side of abdomen. If you just touch it, it will hurt and the pain will be severe.
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- Diverticulitis home remedies will benefit if you have a mild case of diverticular disease. You can use them to prevent severity of this colon problem
- 7 Foods To Avoid With Diverticulitis
- The moment you get a diverticulitis attack you should become extremely careful about what goes inside your body.
- Correct Diet for Diverticulitis
- The diet for a diverticulitis patient depends upon the severity of the condition. The diverticulitis attack you get can be mild, severe or a very light one.
- Diverticulitis Cure - Healthy Lifestyle To Cure Diverticulitis
- A healthy lifestyle is the best possible diverticulitis cure. You are responsible for your own health conditions and you will suffer if you are irresponsible in this area.
- Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics for Diverticulitis and Their Side Effects
- In this article I will tell about the commonly prescribed antibiotics for diverticulitis and some of their side effects.
Diverticulitis Disease Feedback
Share your views about diverticulitis disease and how you got rid of it.
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- RMS Ramanayake RMS Ramanayake Sep 8, 2009 @ 4:48 am
- I read the all the details here. Thanks a lot.I could learned a lot about the disease and the ways to be followed. Now I am too late I feel.I haven.t followed these food habits or anything
I had been irresponsible for my health.Anyhow I am grateful to you for enlightening .me in this regard.Also I wish if anyone help me to overcome this.
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- RMS Ramanayake RMS Ramanayake Sep 8, 2009 @ 3:48 am
- Once I had this disease and got cured. But now after 5 months again my stomach and back give a bad pain. I was not given any antibiotics to get regularly.
when I read these on,, I found there are some antibiotics that should be taken. Now I am in a mess. What should do now?
by Faiz
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