Diverticulosis colon

November 4, 2011

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Diverticulosis colon   - A disease which is characterized by the formation in the intestinal wall saccular protrusions ( diverticula ). In 30% of these are in education sigmoid colon , At least - in duodenum   and esophagus . Generally the disease affects patients aged forty.

Actually diverticula - a pathological formation arising from dystrophic changes   in the muscle walls of the bowel, bowel motility disorders. This may be due to age-related degenerative processes, atherosclerosis   and ischemic disorders.

It also has value and Lifestyle   people, reducing the consumption of plant foods, and black bread, with an increase in the diet of meat and flour dishes, under the regime of the power to be respected prevention of diverticulosis of the colon.

Moreover, additional reasons for the development of diverticulosis and diverticulitis can help constipation . obesity , Excessive flatulence, intestinal infections. Increased pressure in the intestine leads to the fact that some portions of the colon bulge, and whereby the diverticulum formed. Over time, its walls become thinner, and it leads to the formation of holes in the gut.

Symptoms of colon diverticulosis

Very often, the disease is asymptomatic, possible manifestations of diverticular disease can be:

• pain in the left part of the abdomen, it has a tendency to strengthen;
• disrupt the normal stool, alternating liquid diarrhea and constipation;
• rumbling in the stomach;
• sometimes nausea and vomiting.

If inflammation begins, the symptoms of diverticulitis colon manifest in improving the temperature detected in the stool blood, mucus, disturbs flatulence . Perhaps that is why the doctor has to treat severe inflammation.

Diagnosis of diverticular disease of the large intestine

The diagnosis of "diverticulosis colon" sets Gastroenterologist . Usually a doctor after interrogation and examination of the patient is assigned to the analysis of blood and feces, as well as barium enema   and Colonoscopy . Typically, patients complain of abdominal discomfort, constipation, perhaps - a pain in the left povzdoshe. Barium enema is an x-ray of his intestines with pre-filled contrast barium enema using. Colonoscopy is performed using the handset, entering through the anus. Colonoscopy allows you to accurately determine the presence and condition of the mucous membrane of the diverticula and the extent of the inflammatory process. Colonoscopy is used in cases where it has an urgent need. Both procedures are quite painful.

Treatment of colon diverticulosis

The disease requires long-term treatment, adherence, diet. Treatment colonic diverticulosis usually occurs at home, in the case of diverticulitis   (inflammation) - in hospital.

At home, in the first attempt to normalize the chair. That is what makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of diverticula. Doctors prescribe a diet rich in plant foods and bran. You also need to eat plenty of fluids, preferably in the form of heat, which prevent the formation of solid stool. With diarrhea appointed astringents, for example, white clay. The main task to warn complications of diverticulosis of the colon.

If you disturb a lot of pain, prescribed antispasmodic drugs But also preparations for normalization of intestinal motility, for example, cisapride .

Treatment colonic diverticulosis, the presence of inflammation, is carried out antibiotics   broad spectrum of activity. Diet - bezshlakovaya, limiting the amount of dietary fiber. Sometimes appointed physiotherapy . In extreme cases, the ineffectiveness of therapy, bleeding   and perforations may also assign and surgery, which is the removal of the affected portion of the colon.

Preventing colon diverticulosis

To prevent diverticulosis need to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, bread made from flour coarse, boiled beets, wheat bran. It is necessary to follow the work of the intestine, do gymnastics, to make regular long hiking.

Complications of diverticular disease of the large intestine

Inflammation caused diverticulosis, can lead to complications. For example, it may start enterorrhagia Which is manifested in the appearance of blood in the stool. Can develop bowel obstruction or peritonitis   (purulent inflammation of the peritoneum) at the opening of a diverticulum and in contact with its contents into the abdominal cavity. These dangerous complications of the disease can be avoided by timely treatment to the doctor. Early diagnosis of diverticular disease of the large intestine can prevent the most difficult complications.