Diverticulitis (Complementary therapies can help)

Diverticulosis is a condition describing bulging pouches usually found in the digestive tract 20 out of every hundred people might suffer from it. Doctors do not know what actually causes it. These small pouches often become inflamed or infected causing severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea and a change in bowel habits. This is called diverticulitis.
The pain associated with it can vary but is generally in the lower left side of your abdomen and it can be extremely severe and sometimes can come on suddenly. Other people may experience a mild pain that becomes worse over several days and fluctuates in intensity. Other symptoms range from bleeding from the rectum, frequent urination, bloating and vomiting.

Diverticulosis is caused when weak places in the colon give way under pressure causing pouches to protrude through the colon wall. Factors that may increase the pressure of your colon wall include ageing or bad eating habits with years of eating refined carbohydrates such as white sugar, white flour and processed foods. Some scientists think prolonged use of aspirin or anti inflammatory tablets might be the cause.

As we age the muscular wall of our colon often thickens causing a narrowing of the passageway. This increases pressure and makes it more difficult for waste to move through the colon. It is rare for people in countries where they eat high fibre diets to develop diverticulitis. In some countries where very refined foods are consumed the condition is becoming increasingly common sometimes even in the younger population especially due to absence of fresh fruit and vegetables instead consuming a lot of fried and greasy foods.

Complications are rare but they do occur. An infected or inflamed pouch for instance may rupture spilling intestinal waste into the abdominal cavity leading to inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity a potentially fatal condition. This condition is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention. Any changes in bowel habits should always be reported to your G.P. as it may require further investigation and to rule out any other serious condition. Depending on the diagnosis you may be referred to a specialist and a dietician.Dr Bhatti believes early intervention is the key.

Dr Bhatti uses a holistic approach including nutrition, family history, stress and lifestyle. If a serious illness has been ruled out then some of the complementary therapies can be very helpful. Changes in lifestyle, Mindful Nutrition, Gut Health and Microbiome Restoration, Laser Acupuncture, Physiological Regulating Medicine(P.R.M), Mindfulness, CBT, and Yoga can help.

To discuss conditions treated and therapies offered at our clinic, contact Dr. Bhatti at (087) 1915051 or email health@drbhatti.ie.   During your first office visit, Dr. Bhatti may ask you at length about your health-condition, lifestyle and behaviour.  Please consult your GP before starting new treatment. 

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