If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Among patients with colonic diverticular disease, eosinophil and lymphocyte counts were increased in the submucosa at the diverticulum base of those undergoing emergency resection, and lymphocyte ...

The clinical challenge of colonic diverticular bleeding has evolved over recent decades, with advances in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approaches substantially influencing patient outcomes.

At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these patients will ever experience diverticulitis. So, what’s the difference, and how ...

An article in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology examines the distribution of colonic diverticula. 1. The research team examined patients undergoing screening colonoscopy at the University of ...

Fiber can be beneficial for someone who has diverticulosis, but it’s important to know when to add it. Oatmeal is an excellent source of soluble fiber and a delicious whole grain that contains many ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...

Abdominal pain and changes in digestive habits are symptoms associated with a range of gastrointestinal issues. One potential condition is diverticulosis, which we become more at risk of as we age. In ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...

Diet can play a role in helping to prevent diverticulitis. But can you eat chocolate with diverticulitis? As it turns out, its less important to eliminate foods, like chocolate, than it is to eat a ...