Medical articles of Diverticulitis

30/04/2026
Written by Top Doctors
Diverticular disease: symptoms, causes and treatment explained
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 medical attention.
09/02/2026
Written by Top Doctors
Surgery for diverticular disease: When is it necessary, and what’s involved?
Knowing when surgery is needed for diverticular disease, and what it involves, can help patients make informed decisions alongside their specialist.
02/07/2024
Dr Marek Czajkowski
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Gastrointestinal bleeding and its causes
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 from mild to severe and can be indicative of various underlying health issues. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for managing GI bleeding effectively. Here to provide a detailed insight into this is leading consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Marek Czajkowski.
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18/07/2023
Ms Kat Baker
Colorectal Surgeon
Colectomy: An overview of robotic surgical techniques
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 Kat Baker to share her expertise on how robotic surgical techniques are used in colectomy procedures and the advantages of this innovative approach in colorectal surgery.
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05/01/2023
Mr David McArthur
General and Colorectal Surgeon
Preparing for a colonoscopy
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, what's involved? Mr David McArthur, a leading general and colorectal surgeon in Birmingham, provides a detailed answer in this informative article.
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10/10/2022
Mr Colin Hart
Colorectal Surgeon
Diverticular disease: everything you need to know
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 about this disease, including its symptoms, causes and treatment.
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24/04/2020
Mr Alan Woodward
Surgeon
Abdominal pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: help is still available
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 abdominal pain. In this article, he highlights which symptoms are a cause for concern and if you're more likely to be offered temporary relief from symptoms or hospital admission to see a specialist.
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24/03/2020
Dr Lisa Das
Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist
Diverticulitis diet: what should you eat when you have a flare-up?
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 following to help reduce your symptoms and also prevent any future flare-ups of the disease.
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03/02/2020
Mr Savvas Papagrigoriadis
Colorectal Surgeon
Diverticular diseases: frequently asked questions
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 leading expert in diverticular disease, answers common questions about diverticular disease.
29/07/2019
Mr Giovanni D. Tebala
Colorectal, Upper GI & Laparoscopy Surgeon
The ins and outs of diverticular disease
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 people, they can cause bothersome symptoms. This is called diverticular disease. Expert Mr Giovanni Tebala explains.