Mesalazine and/or Probiotics for Diverticular DiseaseMesalazine and/or Probiotics for Diverticular Disease
Could mesalazine and/or probiotics be the key in maintaining remission in symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Diverticulitis Treatment | How “Diverticulitis Breakthrough” Helps...
Diverticulitis Breakthrough is a brand new diverticulitis treatment guide generated by Mark Anastasi, who promises to help sufferers eliminate this disease effectively. A full overview of...(PRWeb September 28, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/diverticulitis/treatment/prweb11170359.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 30, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Morbid Obesity Linked to Early Diverticulitis SurgeryMorbid Obesity Linked to Early Diverticulitis Surgery
Morbidly obese patients are nearly 10 years younger than their normal-weight peers when they undergo surgery for diverticulitis, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Smoking increases risk of complications, death after colorectal surgery and most common procedures
Infection, pneumonia, blood clots and kidney failure are all possible complications after any major surgery. A new study shows that smoking boosts the risk of such complications following some of the most common colorectal procedures, including surgery for colon cancer, diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease. Lighting up also increases a patient's risk of death after surgery compared with patients who have never smoked. The study, published in the Annals of Surgery, is unique because it focuses on elective, or non-emergency, surgeries... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 27, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Colorectal Cancer Source Type: news
Diverticulitis in the Young and in the ElderlyDiverticulitis in the Young and in the Elderly
Does diverticulosis develop differently in a younger population and, if so, what are the reasons? Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
UCLA researchers describe new form of irritable bowel syndrome
UCLA researchers have described a new form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that occurs after an acute bout of diverticulitis, a finding that may help lead to better management of symptoms and relief for patients. The discovery of this new condition, called Post-Diverticulitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PDV-IBS), validates the irritable bowel symptoms that many patients report long after suffering a bout of diverticulitis, but that many physicians wave off as being part of the original condition, said study senior author Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Irritable-Bowel Syndrome Source Type: news
UCLA researchers describe new form of irritable bowel syndrome
This study expands our understanding a little bit about what might cause IBS," Spiegel said. "It's such a common condition, and there may be different flavors. We've now added a new flavor to the menu — a new risk factor for developing IBS. By learning more, we might be able to expand the therapies we can use on these patients."
The study was funded by Shire Pharmaceuticals.
"Our findings support the evolving paradigm of diverticular disease as a chronic illness — not merely an acute condition marked by abrupt complications. Far from a self-limited episode, acute diverticulitis may becom...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - September 6, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
UCLA researchers describe new form of irritable bowel syndrome
(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) UCLA researchers have described a new form of irritable bowel syndrome that occurs after an acute bout of diverticulitis, a finding that may help lead to better management of symptoms and relief for patients. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 5, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Hematochezia - Colon Cancer and Hematochezia
Hematochezia (the passage of bright red, bloody stools) usually indicates the large intestine is bleeding somewhere. The most common causes of hematochezia are diverticulitis and hemorrhoids. However, hematochezia can also be a symptom of colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - June 19, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What You Need to Know About Your Colon
No one likes to discuss colon health. But it’s serious business, and learning about it—and what you can do to take care of your colon—can help ensure you and your loved ones lead healthier lives.
Here, Benjamin Hopkins, MD, a Duke Medicine colon and rectal surgeon, touches every condition you don’t want to talk about – from hemorrhoids, and fecal incontinence to anal pain and diverticulitis.
Q. What’s the most important thing to do for colorectal health?
A. The best approach to good colorectal health is to maintain a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of water. Eight glasses of water a day helps prevent constipa...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - June 11, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Colorectal Cancer Duke Primary Care Source Type: news
What is Diverticular Disease?
You've just had your first colonoscopy. Although you are cancer-free, your doctor found diverticulosis. Learn more about the causes, treatment and complications of this benign bowel disease. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - June 1, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
New Strategies for the Management of Diverticular DiseaseNew Strategies for the Management of Diverticular Disease
As clinicians begin to gain a better understanding of the pathophysiology of diverticular disease, what therapeutic strategies are they gravitating towards to treat the disease? Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Mesalazine an Option for Diverticular DiseaseMesalazine an Option for Diverticular Disease
Mesalazine, an anti-inflammatory long used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, has shown promise as a treatment for uncomplicated diverticular disease in a placebo-controlled study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Diarrhea and Diet
(HealthCastle.com) When occasional diarrhea strikes, it may due to a virus infection (commonly known as stomach flu) or food poisoning. Sometimes, allergies or medications may trigger diarrhea. Other times, it may due to undiagnosed conditions such as diverticulitis, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, etc.
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 7, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Diverticulitis Diet: A Low Residue Diet
(HealthCastle.com) As we age, little bulging pockets may develop in large intestine's lining. This condition is called diverticulosis. When these pockets, medically known as diverticula, become inflamed and infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Fortunately, sufferers can find relief by eating the right foods.
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 6, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
