Diverticulitis Support Group
Diverticulitis is a common disease of the bowel, in particular the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. Diverticulitis most often affects middle-aged and elderly persons, though it can strike younger patients as...
Here is a study that looks at quality of life for NON-COMPLICATED diverticulitis.
http://diverticulitis.researchtoday.net/archive/5/8/363.htm
CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that there does not seem to be any long-term advantage to colonic resection which should be considered only in patients presenting complicated DD.
http://diverticulitis.researchtoday.net/archive/5/8/363.htm
CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that there does not seem to be any long-term advantage to colonic resection which should be considered only in patients presenting complicated DD.
MaryContrary
I was diagnosed with severe divertidulitis and I have never had surgery. When I used to have issues, my dr gave me antibiotics and that would clear it up. He only suggested surgery when I had the ulcerated spot. When I feel a painful bit coming on which is rare, I take aloe vera tablets until it clears or get more antibiotics. I would not let someone tell me it had to be cut out. I basically live pain free these days.
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