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Diverticular disease is a digestive disorder caused by enflamed diverticula, or pouches, in the colon. A common cause is constipation due to lack of fibre in the diet. Diverticulitis is extremely common, and a half to two thirds of all people in Europe and North America will experience it, while around 6,500 people a year are admitted to hospital because of diverticulitis in the UK, and 440,000 in the US. Many more require outpatient treatment. Symptoms may include cramps, bloating, constipation, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding, while complications may include peritonitis. Treatment is with antibiotics, though lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can make a great difference; a person's state of mind can also be an influence. This book looks at the treatment and self-management of diverticular disease - while the doctor can help, much can be done by the individual to minimise the effect of this condition. Subjects covered include: types of diverticular disease; diagnosis and tests; treatment, including laxatives, fluids and antibiotics; exercise and rest; diet and probiotics; and emotions and living with diverticular disease.
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Diverticular disease (DD) is a digestive disorder caused by
enflamed diverticula, or pouches, in the colon. A common cause is
constipation due to lack of fibre in the diet. Diverticulitis is very
common, with about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and
300,000 in the USA. Symptoms are usually persistent abdominal pain plus
disturbed bowel function (constipation or diarrhoea or alternating between
the two). Diverticulitis sometimes becomes very severe leading to
perforation of the bowel, forming an abscess or rarely peritonitis. Some
people with diverticula experience irritable bowel symptoms, such as
crampy/colicky pain plus bloating/flatulence and a feeling of incomplete
emptying of the bowels. Rectal bleeding is also a symptom in some people
although this usually remedies itself. This book looks at the treatment and
self-management of DD - while the doctor can help, particularly with
antibiotics, much can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of
this condition.
enflamed diverticula, or pouches, in the colon. A common cause is
constipation due to lack of fibre in the diet. Diverticulitis is very
common, with about 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK and
300,000 in the USA. Symptoms are usually persistent abdominal pain plus
disturbed bowel function (constipation or diarrhoea or alternating between
the two). Diverticulitis sometimes becomes very severe leading to
perforation of the bowel, forming an abscess or rarely peritonitis. Some
people with diverticula experience irritable bowel symptoms, such as
crampy/colicky pain plus bloating/flatulence and a feeling of incomplete
emptying of the bowels. Rectal bleeding is also a symptom in some people
although this usually remedies itself. This book looks at the treatment and
self-management of DD - while the doctor can help, particularly with
antibiotics, much can be done by the individual to minimise the effects of
this condition.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book written with the experiences of people who have suffered from this disease. If you suffer from this, I am absolutely certain that you will find the information contained in this book to be really useful and helpful for you. Highest possible recommendation!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book clearly outlines what diverticulitis is and helps you to understand what is happening to your body. Armed with greater knowledge about the condition and possible treatments, you are able to make more effective choices. I would definitely recommend it to those who have been diagnosed with the disease, and those who simply suspect they may have it.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Finally a book written not only for sufferers but family too.My husband had no understanding until I made him read this book.Written in an understandable format makes it an easy read.Gives fact's without fiction & highlights the highs & lows of living with this disease.
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Understanding Diverticulitis
I found this book very interesting, and understanding as there is no info in doctors surgery i would highly recomend it.
Published 11 days ago by Mrs. S. D. Barnes
Coping with Diverticulitis
Not as in depth as I would have liked Don't feel any more knowledgable about it than I did before.
Published 1 month ago by BJB
Coping with Diverticulitis
This is a good paperback book, very informative and easy to understand, I would recommend this as a good reference book
Published 1 month ago by Yvonne
Excellent reference book,
This is an easy to read no nonsense book. I found it very useful & helpful.
Before I was taken to hospital, via A&E, at New Year, I'd never heard of Diverticulitis. Read more
Before I was taken to hospital, via A&E, at New Year, I'd never heard of Diverticulitis. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daapyness
Food for thought!
This book has helped me through the transition from eating what we all call a normal diet to one that is restrictive. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. S. Corbin Care Ltd
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I found this book very useful and informative. The condition is clearly described, along side possible complications and the latest research is mentioned. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kathleen Hallsworth
Excellent book!
Purchased this book for my Mum who is a sufferer of Diverticulitis. She has told me that it is the best book she has read on the subject. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Waddingham
coping with diverticulitis
an excellent book which should be read by everyone whether or not you have diverticula particularly as 50% of the population will be affected by this condition
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by M. C. Harris
Excellent introduction
This is a fair and informative account of diverticular disease and diverticulitis, written for the intelligent lay reader. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by David Milner
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