Kenneth Kee

Diverticular Disease, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Diverticular disease is a medical disorder of the colon or large intestine where there are one or more sac-like diverticula (pouches) in the inner walls of the colon.
It is more common in the descending and sigmoid colon.
Diverticular disease affects the lining of the colon (large intestine) that removes waste from the body.
It is caused by small diverticula (pouches) that can form anywhere in the digestive tract, but usually forms in the last part of the large intestine (called the colon).
Diverticular disease is made up of two conditions:
1. Diverticulosis occurs when diverticula, called pouches form in the colon.
These diverticula bulge out like weak spots in a tire.
Most people who have diverticulosis do not have any symptoms and may not even know they have it.
2. Diverticulitis occurs if the pouches become inflamed and infected.
Some symptoms of diverticulitis can include severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, constipation or diarrhea.
Less common symptoms are vomiting and frequent and painful urination.
Pain is most often located on the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.
Diverticulitis complications can include intestinal blockages and openings in the bowel wall
Diverticular disease is common in developed countries where low-fiber diets are common while it is infrequent in Asia and Africa where people eat high-fiber vegetable diets.
Diets with low fiber cause constipation which occurs when stools are hard and difficult to pass.
Constipation and hard stools increase the pressure in the bowel walls.
Fiber prevents constipation which can strain the muscles and raise the pressure in the colon.
The doctor may check the abdomen for tenderness and ask the patient about the bowel habits, diet and medications.
The doctor will place a gloved finger into the rectum to check for pain, bleeding, or a blockage.
Barium enema and CT scan will show the pouches in diverticular disease.
A colonoscopy can also detect pouches in the colon.
Treatment for diverticular disease depends on the severity of the disease and whether the patient is suffering from diverticulitis or diverticulosis.
For diverticulosis, the doctor may suggest that the patient eat more fiber, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent the pouches from becoming inflamed or infected.
For mild cases of diverticulitis, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
He or she may also suggest that the patient eat more fiber, drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent future problems.
For severe cases of diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding, the patient may require surgery to excise the pouches and the damaged parts of the colon.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Diverticular Disease
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Ulcerative Colitis
Chapter 8 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370285952
• Artikelnr.: 48004589

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

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