Diverticulosis of the large intestine is a disease in which diverticula are formed in the given organ - saccular protrusions of the intestinal wall. Often, in the large intestine, multiple diverticula (up to several hundred) are observed, while they are false - formed by the swelling of only the mucous membrane. The main causes of this pathology doctors call the following factors: inadequate nutrition, irregular stools, weakness of the intestinal wall, impaired intestinal motility. Consider what are the symptoms and treatment of diverticulosis of the large intestine.
Signs of diverticulosis of the large intestine
Diverticulosis is dangerous because it most often is asymptomatic, so the pathological process can continue for a long time and cause various complications, the most dangerous among which are: inflammation (diverticulitis), bleeding, perforation, intestinal obstruction.
As a rule, in the absence of a clinical picture, diverticulosis is detected accidentally in diagnostic studies of the intestine. But still some patients with this diagnosis sometimes note periodically arising painful sensations (dull, spasmodic pains) and discomfort in the lower abdomen (mostly on the left). Also, cramping pain before defecation, weakening of unpleasant sensations immediately after defecation and the escape of gases. In rare cases, diverticulosis is manifested by bloody discharge from the anus at defecation.
Vivid symptomatology is found in complicated diverticulosis, namely, the main symptoms in this may be:
- intense pain in the lower abdomen, which does not subside after defecation and increases in a prolonged lying position on one side, with pressure on the abdomen;
- prolonged constipation;
- bloating, rumbling of the abdomen ;
- presence of feces of blood, mucus in stool;
- fever, etc.
How to treat diverticulosis of the large intestine?
In uncomplicated forms of diverticulosis of the large intestine without symptoms, no specific treatment is required, except for compliance with the diet and regularity of bowel evacuation, which will help prevent the progression of the disease and the occurrence of complications.
Nutrition for diverticulosis of the large intestine should be enriched with foods rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fibers are plant fibrous substances that are not digested and not absorbed in the intestines, and the main role of which is the binding of water in the lumen of the intestine to increase the volume of intestinal contents, the speedy transport of it and the release of stool and toxins, and the reduction of pressure within the intestine. Also important function of dietary fiber coming from food products is that they act as nutrient medium for growth and reproduction of useful intestinal microflora.
Products with high fiber content are:
- bread with bran or wholemeal flour;
- porridge (wheat, buckwheat);
- nuts;
- dried fruits;
- vegetables and fruits (in this case are recommended in baked, boiled form).
In addition, it is useful to use sour-milk products, vegetable soups on a meat broth. Patients with diverticulosis need to consume more fluid, eat regularly, in small portions.
Exclude products with very coarse fiber, such as:
- pineapples;
- persimmon;
- radish;
- radish.
Also, should be discarded from products with astringent properties and delaying peristalsis, namely, to exclude:
- bread made from finely ground fine flour;
- pasta;
- semolina porridge;
- rice;
- cocoa;
- strong coffee;
- chocolate;
- wine, etc.
In some cases, medicines may be prescribed:
- antispasmodics ;
- enzyme preparations;
- probiotics.
Treatment of diverticulosis of the large intestine with folk remedies
Effective folk remedies that can be used in the treatment of this disease in order to improve digestion, adjusting the stool are:
- seeds of plantain;
- bran;
- flax oil;
- broth of dogrose;
- dill broth, etc.