What is Diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula in the colon. That simply means that some pouches develop in the wall of the colon. The pouches emerge when the inner layer of the digestive tract pushes through fragile spots in the outer most layer. A single pocket is known as a diverticulum in plural they are called diverticula. The pockets are usually very small in diameter usually between 5 to 10 millimeters but they can be larger.
This condition is commonly found in people living in the US. It affects people in their 40’s but its is most prevalent in people with over 60 years. As a person advances in age the pouches become widespread in the digestive tract. The exact cause of this condition is unknown but there are some risk factors that predispose one to getting it. Some of the risk factors include: constipation, increasing age, intake of food that is low in dietary fiber content and connective tissue disorders that may cause weakness in the wall of the colon.
Most people with this condition do not complain of any symptoms and can remain unaware of it for a long time. Possible symptoms that can be experienced by sufferers are bloating, abdominal cramps or constipation as a result of difficulties in passing stool through the affected region of the large intestines. Owing to the fact that sufferers do not experience symptoms, a diagnosis for the condition is usually made incidentally during examinations for other problems or during an exam for polyps. It is through tests such as barium enema X-ray, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy and computed tomography (CT) scans that the condition is discovered.
The best way to treat diverticulosis is to avoid constipation. You can achieve that by taking a high fiber diet to regulate your bowel movements. The way to increase fiber content in you diet is to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Apples, Lima beans, pears and broccoli are a few examples of high fiber foods. Your doctor may also prescribe some medicine to help relax spasms in the colon that cause abdominal discomfort. The good news is that the condition does not lead to cancer.

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