by Robert Fusco, M.D. Diverticulosis… Diverticulitis… OK, what’s the difference? Every day in my office I am asked this question. Although most adults have heard these common medical terms, they may not really understand what they mean – and mistakenly may use these terms interchangeably. They are not the same. Your Intestines Feed You To [...]
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By Michael Smith, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Forget that time-honored advice to diverticulosis patients to shun hard-to-digest foods like nuts and popcorn, said investigators here. Indeed, evidence from a large cohort of health professionals suggests that popcorn may even have a protective effect against the complications of diverticulosis, Lisa Strate, M.D., of the University [...]
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Diverticular disease or diverticulosis is a disease that nearly one half of all Americans will suffer from before they reach the age of 60. The likelihood of experiencing the disease after that, is nearly 100%. Only a very small percentage of individuals experience any kind of diverticulitis symptoms. Diverticulosis is a term that is used [...]
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Many people have diverticulosis but are not aware of it… Diverticulosis occurs when the outer layer of the large intestine (colon) weakens and give way in many spots, and the inner lining bulges outwards in pouches or sacs. (It is like the inner tube that protrudes out through holes on the walls of a worn-out [...]
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