Diverticulitis: symptoms, treatment

In the thin and large intestine of a person may be located diverticula - protrusion of the intestinal wall. Usually a person during life does not even know about the presence of such a disease in his body, since it is asymptomatic. However, there are cases when the diverticulum becomes inflamed and even surgical intervention is necessary.

In medicine there is such a thing as congenital and acquired diverticulitis, the symptoms whose treatment will be considered further. The most common congenital pathology of the gastrointestinal tract is Meckel's diverticulum. Anomaly develops during embryonic development, when there is no infection of the bile duct.

Causes of the development of diverticulitis

Because of the accumulation in the diverticulum of leftovers of unprocessed food, bacterial infection or the formation of stool stones, a diverticulum is inflamed. When the disease progresses, it is possible to damage nearby organs and develop peritonitis( inflammation of the abdominal cavity).

Basically, acquired diverticulitis occurs in people older than 50 years, which is a consequence of the development of diverticulosis, which is promoted by the often consumed refined food, poor in fiber. Daily using this food, a person creates an additional burden on the muscles of the colon. As a result, spasm occurs, internal pressure on the intestinal wall increases and diverticula are formed in it.

Symptoms of diverticulitis

• Fever.
• Severe abdominal pain, most often in the left side.
• Constipation. Vomiting, nausea.

When a peritonitis develops, the doctor discovers a painful, hard abdomen, rapid pulse, in rare cases, low blood pressure. When diagnosing blood, an increased number of leukocytes is found, which indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

Diagnosis of diverticulitis

Only after feeling the stomach, it is possible to detect the presence of diverticulitis in the patient. However, in most cases, the symptoms of diverticulitis are very similar to the clinical picture of appendicitis development, so there is a need to conduct ultrasound, computed tomography and an X-ray.

Treatment of diverticulitis

Treatment of inflammation depends on the stage of development of diverticulitis. With the timely detection of pathology, inpatient treatment of diverticulitis is possible. At later stages of the development of the disease, surgical intervention is necessary.
There is an opinion that the amino acid - glutamine is able to heal the damaged mucous membrane of the intestine. Spinach and parsley are sources of this amino acid, so you need to add it to your diet to prevent the development of the disease.
Nutrition
In case of attacks of diverticulitis, avoid dairy products and dishes from wheat. As an exception to food you can eat yogurt. It is advisable to eat porridge from oat flakes, cooked on soy milk, eat large amounts of vegetables, soups, fruit. After a few days of such a diet, you can add fish, beans and brown rice to the diet. Finish compliance with the diet can be after passing the bouts. However, for prevention, it is desirable to follow this diet every two months. For health improvement of the intestine, take one tablespoon per day olive oil.

Without prescription

As an addition to the treatment of diverticulitis, you can use multivitamins and trace elements, and also eat acidophilic bacteria daily, or drink yoghurt, kefir with bifido bacteria. This is a fairly simple, but effective way to improve the microflora and intestinal function. As is known, it is because of poor functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and various pathologies of the organs of this system develop.

Phytotherapy

No treatment of the disease can not do without the use of folk remedies. To relieve pain in diverticulitis, it is recommended to drink 3-4 cups of chamomile and mint tea after each meal.
If you have symptoms of divertulitis, drink half a cup a day of aloe juice, and it is also recommended to take a drink made from elm elm bark.
In the fight against constipation, it is rusty. This plant also improves the intestinal mucosa. To prepare the broth you need one teaspoon of ground elm bark, a small amount of water. It should be a homogeneous mixture, then it should be poured with boiling water and add honey to taste. Drink before each meal.

Prevention

Prophylaxis is important for any disease. Since diverticulitis is a pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, it is possible to prevent its development by eating properly, that is, daily observing a certain diet. The basis of the diet should be fruits, vegetables and nuts, since they are rich in fiber. Seeds and nuts can be taken several servings a day, thoroughly chewing them.
Give preference to whole-grain products, that is, use brown rice, wholemeal flour in cooking. However, all known wheat bran and other products that are rich in insoluble fiber should not be used by patients with diverticulitis. They can promote irritation of the intestinal mucosa.
Drink plenty of fluids, about eight glasses a day and do not forget about daily exercise. Their implementation provides bowel massage, which prevents constipation. By the way, this is the main factor in the development of diverticulitis. The cause of the disease with diverticulitis may be undesirable intestinal microflora. To prevent its occurrence, it is recommended to eat garlic.
Eating correctly can prevent the appearance of diverticulitis. The main thing to remember is that refined food over the years contributes to its development. Eat more fruits and vegetables, visit the doctor and be examined at the slightest suspicion of the presence of this disease. Even the most minor symptoms can be the beginning of the development of serious diseases. Take care of your health!