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   Click here for relief now! What are the Risks and Complications of Diverticulitis? About 3000 people die each year in the U.S. from Diverticulitis or related complications and there are a number of complications associated with it. It is 3 times more common in males and more common after age 50. Those most at risk include those who eat a low fiber diet, those who eat a high fat diet (especially from red meat), and those who do not exercise regularly or are obese. Complications can include: Abscesses which can become serious. If leaking occurs and infection spreads into the abdominal cavity it is called Peritonitis which needs immediate surgery to clean the abdominal cavity and remove the infected part of the colon as it can be fatal. Bleeding from diverticulitis is rare but is sometimes severe. If it stops by itself no treatment is needed. It happens when a blood vessel in a diverticulum weakens and ruptures. In the rare case that the bleeding does not stop, surgery may be necessary. Fistulas sometimes occur when damaged tissues join during infection. If they heal that way, an abnormal opening forms. When this happens, it is usually between the bladder and the colon and affects men more than women. This may cause chronic infection of the urinary tract and usually necessitates surgery to remove the fistula and the affected part of the colon. |
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Obstructions in the bowel sometimes occur from scarring and can be mild to severe when emergency surgery is needed. What causes Diverticulitis? 1) A diet lacking fiber 2) Genetic factors 3) Lack of exercise 4) All three considering the diet and lifestyles inherent in our modern world. Leading Factors for those with Diverticulitis: - Low-fiber diet is the highest risk factor. Worse in
industrialized nations, the low-fiber diet causes slow progress and
excess colon pressure.- High fat and high beef diets also contribute to diverticular disease, probably for the same reasons as above. - Aging leads to change in breakdown in collagen structure and a decrease in peristaltic action. - Weakening of the walls of the colon can be a contributing factor. - Previous corticosteroid anti-inflammatory therapies have shown to increase risk. - Smoking increases the risk of Diverticulitis and complications associated with it. [ previous ] [ next ] Diverticulitis Overview | Causes, Risks, & Complications | What Do I Do Now? | What Can I Eat? | Importance of Fiber, Water, & Exercise |
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