YOUR GUIDE TO MANAGING DIVERTICULITIS!

WHAT IS DIVERTICULITIS?

  • Occurs when small pouches in the walls of the colon become inflamed or infected
  • Results from the building of bacteria, stool or other substance

CAUSES OF DIVERTICULITIS

  • Hard stools that are difficult to pass
  • Stress-related issues
  • Hereditary
  • Poor diet
  • Obesity

SYMPTOMS OF DIVERTICULITIS

  • Abdominal tenderness
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Vomiting

DIAGNOSING DIVERTICULITIS

  • BLOOD TESTS
    CBC (checks for signs of infection or inflammation)
    Comprehensive metabolic panel
    Liver chemistries
    Amylase
    Lipase
    Blood culture
  • URINE TESTS
    Rules out urinary tract infection
  • STOOL TESTS
    Reveals bacteria, blood, or other abnormalities

HOW TO MANAGE DIVERTICULITIS

  • Seek medical help
  • Manage your diet
  • Make lifestyle changes
  • Plan long-term management
  • Undergo follow-up care
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