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	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet may reduce symptoms of diverticulosis and prevent complications such as diverticulitis.
		Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, bulge outward through weak spots in the colon (large intestine).
		The most likely cause of diverticulosis is a low-fiber diet because it increases constipation and pressure inside the colon.
	www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/diverticulosis (1910 words)

	Diverticulosis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Diverticulosis is a condition where pockets (pouches) form in the large intestine (colon).
		Diverticulosis is rare before the age of 40, but the likelihood of developing this condition increases with passing decades.
		Diverticulosis is often unsuspected and discovered by an x-ray or intestinal examination performed for an unrelated reason.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/170.html (991 words)

	gihealth.com - built for patient satisfaction
		To understand diverticulosis, it is first necessary to know a bit about the anatomy and function of the intestine.
		Although diverticulosis can occur anywhere in the colon, 80% are found in the lower left side - called the sigmoid colon - because that is where the colon is the narrowest and the inner pressure the highest.
		Diverticulosis is a common condition affecting both men and women.
	www.gihealth.com /html/education/diverticulosis.html (1195 words)

	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Diverticulitis or Diverticulosis : The occurrence of a diverticulum is known as diverticulosis.
		Diverticulosis is usually discovered incidentally during a barium x ray or lower GI scope exam.
		Diverticulosis is the cause in 30 to 50 percent of cases with massive bleeding from the colon.
	www.diagnosishealth.com /discussion1/tic.htm (1048 words)

	Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
		The small intestine is the long, thin segment of bowel that begins at the stomach and ends at the large intestine or colon.
		Diverticulosis means that there are pockets or projections extending out from the colon.
		Diverticulosis is a disorder that may be preventable if treated early in life.
	www.gicare.com /pated/ecdgs02.htm (935 words)

	Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula or out pouching of small pockets of the wall of the colon.
		Diverticulosis occurs very frequently – 50% of people 50 years of age, 60% of people 60 years of age and so on.
		The complications of diverticulosis may be prevented with increased dietary fiber intake.
	www.aliperti.net /diver.html (108 words)

	Diverticulosis
		Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet may reduce symptoms of diverticulosis and prevent complications such as diverticulitis.
		Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, bulge outward through weak spots in the colon (large intestine).
		The main cause of diverticulosis is a low-fiber diet because it increases constipation and pressure inside the colon.
	www.fhma.com /diverticulosis.htm (1791 words)

	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Diverticulosis of the colon is a common condition affecting many Americans who are middle- aged or older.
		Diverticulosis is the presence of pockets (diverticula) that develop on the wall of the large intestine or colon.
		The prevention of diverticulosis and treatment of its symptoms are managed in the same way— with diet and occasionally with medication.
	www.colonrectal.org /patientinfo/conditions/diverticulosis.htm (656 words)

	Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are also called diverticular disease.
		Because most people do not have symptoms, diverticulosis is often found through tests ordered for another ailment.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/930605239.html (1040 words)

	Diverticulosis - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Diverticulosis may not be discovered unless symptoms develop, such as in painful diverticular disease or diverticulitis.
		In many cases, diverticulosis is discovered only when tests are done to find the cause of a different medical problem or during a screening exam.
		If you have diverticulosis, you will be encouraged to eat a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/special/tp22275spec/sec1.htm (544 words)

	ASCRS
		Diverticulosis of the colon is a common condition that afflicts about 50 percent of Americans by age 60 and nearly all by age 80.
		Diverticula are pockets that develop in the colon wall, usually in the sigmoid or left colon, but may involve the entire colon.
		Diverticulosis and diverticular disease are usually treated by diet and occasionally, medications to help control pain, cramps and changes in bowel habits.
	www.fascrs.org /displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=10 (333 words)

	Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Diverticular Disease
		Diverticulosis is the formation of numerous tiny pockets, or diverticula, in the lining of the bowel.
		Diverticulosis is very common and occurs in 10% of people over age 40 and in 50% of people over age 60.
		Because most people with diverticulosis do not have any symptoms, it is usually found through tests ordered for an unrelated reason.
	cms.clevelandclinic.org /digestivedisease/body.cfm?id=58 (913 words)

	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are technically two different digestive ailments.
		Diverticulosis is the development of pouches, sacs or pocket-like openings (diverticula) in the colon or bowel walls.
		There is a misconception that if you suffer from diverticulosis or diverticulitis, you should avoid small seeds, certain grains, lettuce and high-fiber foods because the particles may lodge in the sacs and cause discomfort or inflammation.
	www.puristat.com /diverticulitis/index.asp (2409 words)

	Diverticulosis and its Complications - Geriatrics
		Diverticulosis is a very common condition of the colon that affects millions of people as they grow older.
		Therefore, people with diverticulosis are cautioned not to eat foods that can get stuck in the opening of the pouches and trap the stool behind it.
		Diverticulosis generally does not cause any significant symptoms, though on occasion people with this condition may experience mild cramps or bloating.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art43746.asp (592 words)

	Dealing with Diverticulosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Diverticulosis may be partly hereditary, so someone in his 20s with a family history of the condition may develop digestive problems similar to someone who's well past retirement age.
		But if you DO have diverticulosis, you should be aware that your dietary choices may determine whether or not you'll need surgery to correct the problem.
		In fact, many people have this condition and are not aware of it because there are usually no symptoms until diverticulosis turns into diverticulitis (also known as diverticular disease).
	www.hsibaltimore.com /ealerts/ea200509/ea20050926.html (988 words)

	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Diverticulosis typically causes little or no discomfort, and most people with diverticulosis are unaware of their condition.
		Diverticulosis is most often caused by inadequate dietary fiber; it is one of the most common diseases in the US, England and Australia, and results from modern-day low-fiber diets.
		Many people are able to improve diverticular disease by increasing the quantity of fiber in their diets, such as by increasing their consumption of whole grains (such as whole wheat as opposed to refined white flour), fresh vegetables, and fresh fruits.
	cpmcnet.columbia.edu /dept/cs/divisions/colorectal/noncancer_diverticulosis.html (282 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diverticulitis
		The presence of the pouches themselves is called diverticulosis.
		Diverticulosis is very common, being found in more than half of Americans over age 60.
		Risk factors for diverticulosis may include older age or a low-fiber diet.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000257.htm (545 words)

	Diverticulosis
		Diverticulosis is a common condition in patients over the age of 50.
		Diverticulosis is a condition in which small outpouchings of the colon wall develop through time.
		Increasing in the fiber in a patient's diet is a mainstay of treating diverticulosis.
	www.gastromd.com /education/diverticulosis.html (259 words)

	Diverticulosis: A self-care guide
		One of the things age brings is increased risk of a digestive condition called diverticulosis, which affects nearly one-half of all Americans older than 60.
		“Diverticulosis is extremely common,” says James Stinneford, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
		Patients who have diverticulosis usually are advised to avoid popcorn, nuts and seeds.
	www.advocatehealth.com /system/info/library/sam/020401.html (861 words)

	Diverticulosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Diverticulosis, otherwise known as "diverticular disease", is the condition of having diverticula in the colon which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall.
		Summarizing the risk factors from this and the introduction: low-fiber/high-fat diet, increasing age, constipating conditions, and connective tissue disorders which may cause weakness in the colon wall (ex.
		Tears in the colon leading to bleeding or perforations may occur, intestinal obstruction may occur (constipation or diarrhea does not rule this possibility out), peritonitis, abscess formation, retroperitoneal fibrosis, sepsis, and fistula formation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diverticulosis (674 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Diverticulosis
		You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition.
		Diverticulosis is the presence of weak areas or tiny pouches in the wall of the intestine.
		In fact, diverticulosis may be discovered when you have this test for some other medical problem.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_divertos_crs.htm (615 words)

	Diverticulosis definition - Digestion and digestive-related information on MedicineNet.com
		Diverticulosis: Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula, small outpouchings from the large intestine, the colon.
		Diverticulosis can occur anywhere in the colon but it is most typical in the sigmoid colon, the S-shaped segment of the colon located in the left lower part of the abdomen.
		The best way to avoid developing diverticulosis in the first place (aside from the impossibility of staying young) is by eating a proper healthy diet With plenty of fiber.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3083 (385 words)

	Diverticulosis: Diverticular Disease: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Diverticulosis is the presence of multiple diverticula, usually in the large intestine.
		In diverticulosis, many balloon-like sacs (diverticula) develop in the large intestine, most commonly in the last part of it (sigmoid colon).
		Diverticulosis is suspected when symptoms such as unexplained painful cramps, diarrhea or other bowel movement disturbances, or rectal bleeding are present.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec09/ch128/ch128b.html (569 words)

	Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis ??? --- HealthandAge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		So the presence of small extrusions, (or sacs, or diverticula) from the inside of the colon is called diverticulosis.
		At least 80% to 85% of patients with diverticulosis never have any symptoms.
		Diverticulosis is hardly known outside industrialized Western societies.
	www.healthandage.org /Home/gid2=1801!gm=16 (1013 words)

	Diverticulosis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Diverticulosis is not cancer, does not turn into cancer, and has nothing to do with cancer.
		You can increase your fiber intake by eating whole grain breads, cereals, fruit such as berries, apples, and peaches; and vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, spinach, carrots, asparagus, and squash, and beans.
		Most people with diverticulosis do not have symptoms, though some may have mild cramps, bloating, and constipation.
	home.att.net /~drsachs/diverticulosis.html (404 words)

	Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
		Diverticulosis is a very common condition in the United States.
		Diverticulosis is more common in developed or industrialized countries.
		Diverticulosis is much less common in countries of Asia and Africa, where the typical diet is high in fiber.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /articles/10443-1.asp (439 words)

	Hemorrhoid.net - Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis
		Though not proven, the dominant theory is that a low-fiber diet is the main cause of diverticular disease.
		Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed and cause pain and tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen.
		Diverticulosis and diverticulitis: Understanding and managing two common colon problems.
	www.hemorrhoid.net /diverticulosis.php (1706 words)

	Spears & MacLeod: Medical Links: Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: Pharmasave :Yarmouth, Nova Scotia : GrassRoutes
		Diverticulosis is a condition that results from the formation of pockets throughout the inner layer of the small intestine.
		Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are noncancerous colorectal diseases involving inflammation or rupture of diverticula in the colon wall.
		Diverticulosis and diverticulitis Health24: Diverticulosis is a condition in which small sacs (diverticula) form on the wall of the colon.
	www.spearsmacleod.com /links/d/divertic/index.htm (1589 words)

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