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What is the medical term meaning The presence of a number of diverticula in the colon?
Diverticulosis
What is the risk of diverticulosis?
One serious risk of diverticulosis involves bleeding
Are symptoms common with diverticulosis?
The great majority of people with diverticulosis will remain symptom-free
Can you eat raisins with diverticulosis?
Yes
What are the main symptoms of diverticulosis?
The main symptoms you will experience if you are suffering from diverticulosis are diarrhea and cramping abdominal pain, without any fever or infection.
What is the difference between constipation and diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the large intestine or colon. Diverticulosis is a condition that has similar symptoms but there is no inflammation.
What is the icd-9 code for diverticulosis?
562.10
Diverticulosis is a disease that affects the?
Large intestine
What is the abnormal dilation in the intestinal wall?
Diverticulosis
Where can I find more information on diverticulosis diet?
You can consult your physician about this diet but can also find information at www.mayoclinic.com/health/diverticulosis-diet or www.spakpeople.com/free_diet_plans/.
Is the diverticulosis diet healthy for teenagers?
A good Diverticulosis diet consists of high-residue diet's that might includes bran, or stool softeners. These kinds of foods make it easier to get food pushed through the colon due to their weight. Most of these diets would be considered healthy and preferred for teenagers regardless of the symptom.
What is the disease caused due to lack of roughage?
diverticulosis its a condition where you develop nooks in you colon that can catch food particles and cause an infection. It is caused by a diet low in fiber.
