In rare cases, an infected or inflamed pouch may rupture, spilling intestinal waste into your abdomen and leading to peritonitis — an inflammation of the lining of your abdominal cavity (peritoneum). Peritonitis is a medical emergency and requires immediate care. The inflammation of the intestinal wall can lead to the development of fistulas (abnormal channels) [...]
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A banana (with milk) constitutes almost a complete balanced diet with potassium, vitamins and fiber. The banana is the most versatile of all fruits: it is an ideal finger food for young children, it is easily digested, rarely causes allergies and contains natural sugars (sucrose, fructose and glucose) which are released quickly into the bloodstream, [...]
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The dangers of high-protein slimming diets Many people ask about high-protein slimming diets, which also go under the names of the Atkin’s Diet, the Carbohydrate Counting Diet, and the Drinking Man’s Diet. The original version of the Grapefruit Diet which also used only protein, but included the use of grapefruit, can also be classified as [...]
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About one third of people who have an episode of diverticulitis will experience another attack. Diverticulitis is thought to occur when bacteria or hardened stool becomes trapped in small, bulging pouches (diverticula) in the colon wall and trigger infection or inflammation. Diverticula develop in most people as they age—a condition called diverticulosis. About 10% to [...]
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An illness typical in patients over 50 is now being seen in those in their 20s, experts say (HealthDay News) — Acute diverticulitis — a disease of the colon traditionally seen in people over age 50 — is now being diagnosed in obese younger adults, a University of Maryland Medical Center study finds. Acute diverticulitis [...]
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