If it leads to 'Diverticulosis', left untreated it can!
The Colon
Hemicolectomy is commonly performed to treat conditions such as colon cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, or ischemic bowel disease. These conditions may necessitate the removal of a portion of the colon (hemicolectomy) to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, or treat the underlying disease.
Inflammation of a diverticulum (which is an outpouching in the colon).
Inflammation of a diverticulum (which is an outpouching in the colon).
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the large intestine or colon. Diverticulosis is a condition that has similar symptoms but there is no inflammation.
diverticulitis
small intestine
No, you should absolutly not use a colon cleanse if you have diverticulitis.
The abdominal cavity will be opened for the removal of the distal part of the colon and the creation of a colostomy. This surgery is typically performed in cases of severe colon disease or obstruction, diverticulitis, or colorectal cancer.
Diverticulitis typically occurs in the colon, particularly in the sigmoid colon, which is the lower part of the large intestine. It arises when diverticula, small pouches that can form in the intestinal wall, become inflamed or infected. While it primarily affects the sigmoid colon, diverticulitis can occur in other areas of the colon as well. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits.
Diverticulitis