Description

Diverticulitis is a Cinderella disorder. It is very common, can be dangerous and there are rapidly increasing numbers of sufferers. We stand a more than 50 per cent chance of suffering from diverticulitis before we reach the age of 60. Dr Joan McClelland describes in her easily accessible style the symptoms, different types of diverticulitis, complications and various treatments including alternative and herbal remedies. This book also covers the psychological aspects of diverticulitis and the benefits of exercise and diet

Contents

• What it is and why it matters
• Anatomy and physiology
• Constipation
• Bleeding
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Diverticulitis - the types
• Complications
• Tests and investigations
• Treatment Part I - Medical
• Treatment Part II - Surgical
• Treatment Part III - Alternative
• Herbal treatment
• Exercise
• Psychological aspects
• Eating for health