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 ...
How does laparoscopic surgery compare with open surgery for elective procedures in patients with diverticulitis? The investigators conducted a randomized trial that compared the results of 54 patients ...
Is surgery a better strategy than conservative management for patients with complicated diverticulitis? In a recent issue of Annals of Surgery, Bolkenstein and colleagues [1] present the results of a ...
A study found that while the long-term risks for recurrent acute diverticulitis are limited after colectomy, medically treated patients have similar outcomes, according to findings published in the ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had many bouts of diverticulitis, and was recommended for surgery. However, one gastroenterologist recommended treating my chronic constipation with Miralax, and since then I ...
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Signs of a diverticulitis flare-up and how to manage it
Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Diverticulitis flare-ups can cause sudden abdominal pain, fever, and ...
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 ...
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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was ...
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