Nuts and Popcorn: OK for the Colon? Aug 30, 2008
Millions of Americans who suffer from the uncomfortable intestinal disorder diverticulosis more than half of the population will develop it in older age have been told for decades to avoid eating popcorn, nuts, and that all-American favorite, corn on the cob, because those foods may compound the disorder. But a new study released this week suggests that these foods may not increase diverticulosis risk, and that in fact people who eat lots of nuts and popcorn have lower rates of the disease than... (Time.com)
Consumption Of Nuts, Corn Or Popcorn Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Diverticulosis In Men Aug 28, 2008
27, 2008) Contrary to a common recommendation to avoid eating popcorn, nuts and corn to prevent diverticular complications, a large prospective study of men indicates that the consumption of these foods does not increase the risk of diverticulosis or diverticular complications, according to a new study ... One-third of the U.S. population will develop diverticulosis by the age of 60 years and two-thirds will do so by the age of 85 years, according to background information in the article ... The... (Science Daily)
Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk Aug 28, 2008
The study of more than 47,000 men found that eating those foods did not seem to increase the risk of diverticulosis or diverticular complications. "We found, contrary to current recommendations, that actually, consumption of these foods did not increase the risk of diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding and didn't appear to increase the risk of developing diverticulosis or its complications," said study lead author Dr. Lisa Strate, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of... (MEDLINEplus)
Nuts Don't Increase Risk of Diverticulitis Aug 27, 2008
About a third of Americans will develop small pouches of the colon, a condition known as diverticulosis, by the time they reach age 60; two-thirds have the pouches by age 85. Most people with diverticulosis experience no symptoms, but as many as one in four will develop diverticulitis, a potentially serious condition characterized by intense pain in the lower, left side of the abdomen and possible nausea , vomiting, cramping, and bleeding, according to the National Institutes of Health ... Their... (CBS News)
Nuts, popcorn not source of colon ills, study says Aug 27, 2008
CHICAGO - Contrary to popular belief and common medical advice, eating seeds, nuts, corn, and popcorn does not cause the bowel disease diverticulosis or its painful complications, researchers said yesterday ... Diverticulosis is the development of small pouches in the colon that bulge outward through weak spots ... Many have no symptoms but 10 to 25 percent of those with diverticulosis can have attacks of diverticulitis caused by inflammation in the pouches. (Boston Globe)
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Apr 19, 2008
Another cause is diverticulosis, the presence of portions of the intestinal wall stretched into the shape of pockets (diverticuli) that are prone to bleeding. Bleeding from the anus may occur from hemorrhoids or trauma due to the passing of hardened stool. (Suite101.com)
Everything you ever wanted to know about poo Mar 31, 2008
Blood can be the result of something relatively minor, like hemorrhoids or diverticulosis. But it could also be the result of colon cancer, and the book advises anyone who sees blood in their stool to visit a doctor. (Reuters)
A gift card for life Dec 26, 2007
By eating more whole grains, nuts, legumes, fruits and vegetables, you can eliminate many gastrointestinal problems including constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. Remember to spread out your fiber intake throughout the day and increase your water intake as you increase your fiber. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Colonic epithelial ion transport is not affectedin patients with diverticulosis Sep 24, 2007
Colonic epithelial ion transport is not affected in patients with diverticulosis ... The aim of the study was two-fold; (1) to investigate colonic epithelial ion transport in patients with diverticulosis and (2) to adapt a miniaturized Modified Ussing Air-Suction (MUAS) chamber for colonic endoscopic biopsies ... All patients were referred for colonoscopy on suspicion of neoplasia and they were without pathological findings at colonoscopy (controls) except for diverticulosis in 22 (D-patients). (BioMed Central)
Who needs a healthy colon? Aug 15, 2007
Two of the most common colon (large intestine) conditions are diverticulosis and diverticulitis. The first one means that small pouches have formed in the wall of the bowel. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Home Remedy Aug 5, 2007
He has some diverticulosis. He s due for a follow-up colonoscopy after five years. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fiber facts: are you in a bind? Jul 13, 2007
Current research indicates that these unique characteristics of fiber play a role in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions such as constipation, diverticulosis, elevated cholesterol, hemorrhoids, hypoglycemia and/or diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, certain types of cancer - and even obesity ... By absorbing water and increasing the bulk of the feces, insoluble fibers help prevent and even relieve constipation and diverticulosis. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Are you getting enough fiber in your food? Jun 5, 2007
Fiber-rich diets also reduce the occurrence of diverticulosis, an inflammation of the large intestine, and diverticulitis, an inflammation of the wall of the intestine ... One of the first suggestions Kubacki has for patients suffering from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, diverticulosis and irritable bowel syndrome is to increase their fiber intake. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New Prevention, Treatment Methods For Patients With Painful Bowel Inflammation May 24, 2007
Diverticulosis is a common disease of the large intestine characterized by pouches in the colon that bulge outward through weak spots in the colon musculature ... Patients with diverticulosis, particularly those who have complications, are frequently advised to avoid nuts and seeds; however, there is little evidence to support this recommendation ... Men reporting newly diagnosed diverticulosis or diverticular complications on biennial follow-up questionnaires were sent supplemental... (Science Daily)
Avoiding certain foods can help prevent a bout with gout Apr 18, 2007
Q I have been diagnosed with diverticulosis ... A A couple of years ago I ran a column about dietary fiber and diverticulosis. (The Daily Reflector)
Colonoscopy: It's Not So Bad! Mar 16, 2007
"No polyps. No diverticulosis. Nothing. A picture of health.". For more information on colon cancer check out these sites. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Modern guide to dating Mar 12, 2007
Not fun if you A) didn't graduate from an Ivy League school B) do not earn in excess of 250,000 or C) have any family history of diabetes, heart disease or diverticulosis. What it means: You left your romantic aspirations at the door. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Kiwifruit colorful, loaded with nutrition Feb 15, 2007
Soluble fiber protects against heart disease and diabetes, while insoluble fiber reduces the risk of some cancers, constipation, and diverticulosis. Kiwifruit contains both types of fiber. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Roughage is ready to help you with weighty tussles Feb 6, 2007
Studies suggest that a diet high in fiber prevents constipation, can reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and diverticulosis, according to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. Other studies suggest high-fiber diets might inoculate against colon cancer. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Specialists speculate on Castro's health Jan 18, 2007
Diverticulitis stems from another condition called diverticulosis -- bulges or pouches in the digestive tract -- that is fairly common in people over 60, and seldom causes symptoms. In the elderly, the prognosis for this kind of infection is generally very poor, the El Pais article said, with a mortality rate as high as 90 percent. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Experts: Prognosis is grim for Castro Jan 18, 2007
Diverticulosis, a word El Pa;s doesn't mention, can cause these pouches to bleed, but that bleeding stays in the intestines and exits through the rectum. Miami's experts said they believe the journalists may have mixed up the terminology. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Area doctors: Castro's chances grim Jan 18, 2007
Most of the time, diverticulosis, when the pouches are not infected, can be treated with dietary changes. If there is an infection, antibiotics are prescribed. (The Palm Beach Post)
Summary for Patients Dec 22, 2006
Diverticulitis is an infection that can occur in people who have diverticulosis. In diverticulosis, small pouches are in the wall of the colon. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Best Christmas gift is good health Dec 4, 2006
I was convinced that I was seeing my worst nightmare, but the doctor quickly assured me, "Those are diverticulosis. They are quite common in people your age." ... "You have no polyps. Your doctor can tell you how to treat the diverticulosis if it turns into diverticulitis.". (North County Times)
Vegetable Nutrition Nov 19, 2006
It helps reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Fiber-containing foods such as vegetables help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. (Suite101.com)
Diverticulosis rarely leads to surgery Oct 30, 2006
No polyps or cancer was found, but the doctor said I have diverticulosis. I could sleep a lot more s"> Search Monday, October 30, 2006 Dr. Paul Donohue HEALTH Diverticulosis rarely leads to surgery Dear Dr. Donohue: On your suggestion, I had a colonoscopy. I am 56 and never had one before. No polyps or cancer was found, but the doctor said I have diverticulosis. I could sleep a lot more soundly without knowing that. When will I have to have surgery? -- L.M.Dear L.M.: Probably... (Herald-Tribune)
Recipe for a sharper mind: Eat your veggies Oct 24, 2006
" Matt Kaeberlein, who conducts research on the biochemical processes of aging at the University of Washington, said he was surprised the study didn't show any beneficial effect of eating fruit on cognitive decline. Studies in animals, he said, show that berries particularly blueberries, strawberries and cranberries seem to protect memory in aging animals. And a diet high in fruits and vegetables has been linked to protection against heart disease, cancer, stroke, diverticulosis, diabetes and... (KHOU.com, TX)
Vegetables are brain food, 6-year senior study suggests Oct 24, 2006
" In trying to figure out which food groups bestow important health benefits, epidemiologists match people as closely as possible so other factors in their lifestyles cancel out. "When we controlled for all of those healthy lifestyle variables - physical exercise, age, sex, race, education, cognitive activity, participation - the effects of vegetables on cognition actually became stronger," Morris said. Matt Kaeberlein, who conducts research on the biochemical processes of aging at the... (SunSpot.net)
Diverticulitis Showing Up in Young, Obese Adults Oct 2, 2006
This condition is called diverticulosis ... "Because patients who get acute diverticulitis always have underlying diverticulosis of the colon, younger patients may be at increased risk for recurrent attacks of inflammation of these diverticula over the long term," Daly said. (Health-Finder)
Ex-inmate sues jail's former health provider Sep 5, 2006
According to the lawsuit, PHS misdiagnosed his diverticulosis as gas and treated him with antacids. Coleman required emergency surgery. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fidel said to be recovering Aug 7, 2006
Doctors in the US said Castro's condition could be life-threatening but since details of his symptoms were unknown it was hard to say what caused the intestinal bleeding: severe ulcers, a colon condition called diverticulosis or even cancer. Lage, who often represents Cuba at international gatherings, was in southern Bolivia as the Andean nation opened a convention to write its constitution. (Taipei Times)
Castro's Health Aug 7, 2006
Causes can include ulcers, gastritis, burst arteries, or diverticulosis which is common in people over the age of 60. So are tumors or polyps. (WFOR.com, FL)
Ortega joins other revolutionaries in wishing Castro well Aug 7, 2006
Doctors in the United States said Castro's condition could be life-threatening but since details of his symptoms were unknown it was hard to say what caused the intestinal bleeding: severe ulcers, a colon condition called diverticulosis or even cancer. Parliament Speaker Ricardo Alarcon also said in comments broadcast Saturday by CNN en Espanol that Castro "remains in stable condition" and "is resting in order to recover as quickly as possible." The interview was taped late Thursday by state-run... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
What's ailing Castro? Ulcers? Cancer? Aug 3, 2006
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Although U.S. doctors can only speculate on President Fidel Castro's health, his self-described symptoms could signal severe ulcers, a colon condition called diverticulosis or, an outside possibility, even cancer ... Still, only a few disorders are likely to cause enough bleeding to spur urgent surgery, and a condition called diverticulosis tops that list, said Dr. David Weinberg, director of gastroenterology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. (CNN -- Health)
Doctors don't buy 'stress' story Aug 2, 2006
Diverticulosis (diverticular disease): small pouches that hang from the colon. They sometimes cause bleeding, and on rare occasions enough to require surgery. (The Miami Herald)
Fidel Castro steps down temporarily Aug 2, 2006
A condition called diverticulosis also can provoke bleeding in the lower intestine, especially in people over age 60, Hanauer said. The condition involves weakened spots in the intestinal lining that form pouches, which can become inflamed and provoke bleeding. (10NBC.com, NY)
As Cuba tries for calm,state's Cubans celebrate Aug 2, 2006
His condition could be life-threatening, several U.S. doctors said, but the details of his symptoms were not released, so it was difficult to say what caused the bleeding: severe ulcers, a colon condition called diverticulosis or the outside possibility of cancer. In Havana, workers tried to remain calm. (The Palm Beach Post)
Castro's condition Aug 2, 2006
Palm Beach Post - News and Classifieds for Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Fidel Castro says his health is stable. (The Palm Beach Post)
Doctors speculate on Castro surgery (Joyce Howard Price) Aug 2, 2006
U.S. gastroenterologists say they would need more information to diagnose the undisclosed medical condition that caused Fidel Castro's "sustained" intestinal bleeding, but diverticulosis is a strong possibility ... Diverticulosis is a condition marked by weakened spots in the lining of the colon that form sacs or pouches, which can become inflamed and bleed ... If the problem was diverticulosis, he said, Mr. Castro would "probably need two or more weeks rest" and then be fine. (Washington Times, DC)
Castro: Numerous medical possibilities Aug 2, 2006
Posted: Tuesday August 1st, 2006, 1:22 PM Last Updated: Tuesday August 1st, 2006, 8:34 PM WASHINGTON (AP) - Although U.S. doctors can only speculate on Fidel Castro's health, his self-described symptoms could signal severe ulcers, a colon condition called diverticulosis or, an outside possibility, even cancer ... Still, only a few disorders are likely to cause enough bleeding to spur urgent surgery, and a condition called diverticulosis tops that list, said Dr. David Weinberg, director of... (Bakersfield Californian -- Politics)
Doctors analyze Aug 2, 2006
The most likely cause of Castro's illness is bleeding from diverticulosis, a weakening of the bowel lining that can allow small pouches of the colon wall to bulge out, like a bubble on a tire, says David Johnson president-elect of the American College of Gastroenterology ... Although emergency surgery is always risky in an older person, none of these conditions ischemic colitis, ulcers and diverticulosis are necessarily fatal, Johnson says. (USA Today)
Castro steps aside temporarily Aug 1, 2006
Ulcers are a common cause of bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, while a condition called diverticulosis is a common cause of bleeding in the lower intestine, especially in people over age 60, Dr Hanauer said. There has long been speculation about what changes would take place in Cuba when Mr Castro's leadership comes to an end. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Cruisin' the colon Jul 19, 2006
The tiny brown holes of diverticulosis. Then I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, and I scurried toward the exit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Health updates Jul 12, 2006
Visitors who crawl through the Colossal Colon will see Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, cancerous and noncancerous polyps and stages of colon cancer, including educational interactive displays. For more information, visit. (Anchorage Daily News)
Family, friends and fans celebrate Stan Gober's 80th... twice! May 12, 2006
With all of his health issues, son Steve believes his dad is like the "cat with nine lives." This year alone, Stan has had eye surgery, back surgery, knee surgery and - shortly before the trip to Key West - spent a few days in the hospital with a bout of diverticulosis. "I don't know how to explain when my dad gets up on stage. He seems to light up the room with the quirky way he talks and the way he comes across," said Steve. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
