Diverticulitis
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Also known as: colonic diverticulitisContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTCausesCausesLow fiber diet is considered as the cause of diverticulitisLow fiber diet puts pressure on colon to push the stool out, resulting in lodging of stool matter in the diverticula, which leads to infectionThe risk factors include:Age - advanced age increases the riskSmokingObesityCertain medications Low fiber diet is considered as the cause of diverticulitis Low fiber diet puts pressure on colon to push the stool out, resulting in lodging of stool matter in the diverticula, which leads to infection The risk factors include: Age - advanced age increases the risk Smoking Obesity Certain medications Abdominal Pain Nausea Vomiting Fever Bloating or gas Constipation Eating diet rich in high fiber Drinking plenty of water Regular exercise Abscess Bleeding Fistula Blockage in colon Peritonitis
Low fiber diet is considered as the cause of diverticulitis
Low fiber diet puts pressure on colon to push the stool out, resulting in lodging of stool matter in the diverticula, which leads to infection
The risk factors include:
Age - advanced age increases the risk
Smoking
Obesity
Certain medications
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Bloating or gas
Constipation
Eating diet rich in high fiber
Drinking plenty of water
Regular exercise
Abscess
Bleeding
Fistula
Blockage in colon
Peritonitis
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