Complications of diverticular disease, Biology

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Q. Complications of diverticular disease?

The many complications of the disease include the 'following conditions:

• A perforation (hole) in the intestine leading to peritonitis, sepsis, and even shock

• An abscess (pocket of pus)

• Fistulas, which may also lead to sepsis

• Blacked intestine

• Rectal bleeding

It must be clear to you that diverticulosis occurs to a great extent due to faulty dietary habits and that several complications listed above May necessitate a surgical procedure. It is thus important to provide good nutritional care to the patient. We will now highlight some important aspects of the dietary management.


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