Medical articles of Diverticulitis

Diverticular disease is a common condition affecting the large bowel, particularly in older adults. While many individuals remain symptom-free, others may develop symptoms or complications requiring m...

Knowing when surgery is needed for diverticular disease, and what it involves, can help patients make informed decisions alongside their specialist.

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a serious medical condition that involves bleeding from any part of the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus. This condition can range fro...

Robotic assisted colectomy surgery is a minimally invasive treatment approach for a range of conditions affecting the colon. To learn more, we invited highly respected consultant colorectal surgeon Ms...

A colonoscopy looks for changes inside your bowels and is a diagnostic procedure that can find what's causing symptoms in the area. There’s a certain amount of preparation required from patients. So,...

Diverticular disease is a disease of the bowel that commonly affects elderly people. In his latest article, renowned London-based colorectal surgeon Mr Colin Hart explains everything you need to know ...

If you're experiencing abdominal pain, you can still receive medical assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. Mr Alan Woodward is a consultant surgeon and expert in treating many conditions that cause a...

Diverticulitis affects many people over the age of 60 and can cause abdominal pain, a temperature, nausea, and even vomiting. In this article, Dr Lisa Das, explores the kind of diet you should be foll...

Patients with diverticular disease experience sacs along the large intestine and when these become inflamed or infected, the condition is recognised as diverticulitis. Mr Savvas Papagrigoriadis, a lea...

As you get older, small pouches called diverticula can form in the lining of the intestines. They may not cause any problems and some people might never realise they have them. However, in other peopl...