Diverticular disease is associated with an increased incidence rate of depression and anxiety disorders

ConclusionOur data provide evidence that diverticular disease is associated with an increased incidence of depression and anxiety disorders. Despite that fact that confounding factors such as deprivation and patient personality have to be taken into account, we suggest that patients with diverticular disease are regularly screened for symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research