What you need to know
Subtitle: diverticulitis
By: Dr Joan McClelland
Publisher: Wellhouse
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781903784433
Subjects: Diverticulitis; Popular works; Diet therapy
Other titles: Diverticulitis
Description: Diverticulitis can be a dangerous condition and the number of sufferers is rapidly increasing. Half of us may suffer the condition before the age of 60. Dr Joan McClelland describes, in her easily accessible style, the types of diverticulitis, their symptoms, complications and treatments, including alternative and herbal remedies. This book also tackles the psychological aspects of diverticulitis and the benefits of exercise and diet.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: What it is and why it matters; title: Anatomy and physiology; title: Constipation; title: Bleeding; title: Irritable bowel syndrome; title: Diverticulitis: the types; title: Complications; title: Tests and investigations; title: Treatment part I: medical; title: Treatment part II: surgical; title: Treatment part III: alternative; title: Herbal treatment; title: Exercise; title: Psychological aspects; title: Eating for health; title: Appendix: A brief medical history of diverticular disease.