1.10 Diverticular Disease

Question 1

Result of:

Answer 1

Long term constipation

When bowel content is firm, it becomes too hard for the muscles to propel it by normal contractions

Prolonged constipation causes the intestine walls to thicken; thus, create increased pressure in the bowel

Pressure causes the walls to rupture – forming a pouch or diverticular

If these pouches become infected it is referred to as diverticulitis

Question 2

Causes of constipation:

Answer 2

Inadequate fibre levels, lack of physical activity, inadequate fluid (water) intake

Question 3

Diverticulitis

Answer 3

diagnosed when these pouches become infected

Question 4

Symptoms:

Answer 4

• Bleeding
• Vomiting
• Painful bowel movement

Question 5

How to reverse symtoms:

Answer 5

• Add fibre to diet

- increase water intake

Question 6

Insufficient water intake: body composition

Answer 6

66% of body is made of water

Adult requires 1.5L and 3L per day

Question 7

Importance of Water

Answer 7

Water helps aid digestion and transfer, dilute and excrete water soluble compounds throughout the body

Water is consumed in many forms

• Pure water
• Other beverages (not alcohol)
• Foods