How to treat diverticulosis

How to treat diverticulosis
 Diverticulosis called disease which is accompanied by the formation of bag-shaped cavities in the walls of the intestine. Its symptoms may be obvious or hidden. The disease manifests itself in violation of the chair and abdominal pain, which are enhanced by congestion in the intestines of stool.
 Diagnosis and treatment of diverticular disease should only be experienced proctologist. The methods depend on the cause of the disease, the degree of its development, and general condition of the patient. Determine the presence of the disease is possible by means of colonoscopy or barium enema (barium enema).

Diverticulosis, which develops without inflammation and other complications does not require specific therapy. For the normal discharge of fecal prescribed laxatives, such as mineral oil. It is also recommended once every two weeks to conduct a special cleansing enema.

In the treatment of this disease is very important to the diet. Be sure to include in the diet of foods that contain fiber and bran, yogurt and yogurt. They have a positive effect on bowel function, normalize peristalsis and discharge of feces. In addition, the patient should drink at least 1, 5 liters of clean water per day. It is necessary to give up coffee, strong tea, cocoa, chocolate, carbonated beverages, alcohol. Remember that smoking only exacerbates the diverticulosis.

If the disease is accompanied by inflammation, the patient is usually hospitalized. For pain relief prescribed antispasmodic drugs. If the inflammation is caused by an infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics broad spectrum.

Sometimes, the disease can be treated surgically. Operation is prescribed for frequent exacerbations diverticulosis, permanent internal bleeding, no effect of conservative treatment. During manipulation doctor excised portion of the intestine, where there is increased formation and growth of diverticula.

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