Diverticulitis Seen In Colonoscopy
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
People whose diets contain large amounts of fiber are less likely to develop diverticular disease. The American Dietetic Association recommends 20 grams to 35 grams of fiber a day, preferably from fruits, vegetables and grains. Your doctor also may recommend unprocessed bran or a fiber product. It is important to increase fiber intake gradually and to drink more water to increase the bulk of the bowel movements, which reduces pressure inside the bowel.
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From Our Sources
Diverticulitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diverticulitis is small, bulging sacs or pouches of the inner lining of the intestine (diverticulosis) that become inflamed or infected. Most often,... Read more »
Colonoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope.How the test is... Read more »
Colonoscopy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Colonoscopy is the examination of the inside of the colon by means of a long (4 to 6 feet), flexible, fiberoptic viewing instrument called a... Read more »
Barium enema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lower gastrointestinal series; Lower GI series Normal Values Barium should fill the colon evenly, showing normal bowel shape and... Read more »
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