Question 1

hello doctor .what is difference between divertuculum, divertucula and diverticulosis of colon.my test showed diverticulum caused by a faecolith,i tried reading online about it but confusing . changed diet, gastro doctor suggesting surgery thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Diverticulum is singular, diverticula plural. Diverticulosis is the condition of having colonic diverticula. It is diverticulitis when inflamed or infected. Fecaliths do not cause these conditions, but often are present. Whether or not surgery is needed depends on how well antibiotics work or continuing symptoms. If a gastroenterologist recommends surgery, probably it is necessary. Good luck.

Question 2

what amount if time does it take to develop diverticulitis when a diverticula is infected, am trying to figure out if a clearvite diet caused  my infe?

Accepted Answer

Unknown : Nobody knows exactly how long before a diverticulum becomes blocked until infection sets in. It's also unclear exactly get the relationship between diet (e.g. Seeds) and diverticulitis is. If your diet makes it worse, alter it accordingly.

Question 3

why is it recommended for esophogael diverticula patients to take bland diet. how does that help?

Accepted Answer

: Food like spices, acid-like can irritate the diverticula

Question 4

for 6 months i'm constantly pooping, there's no blood nor changes in stool size, stomach always gurgling. changed diet, tried antacids, ibs medication, nothing helps. strong family history of young onset diverticula disease. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

: This requires a good examination and history. An evaluation may include stool samples and lab tests. There are many reasons for frequent bowel movements

Question 5

what's  zenker's diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Outpoucing: Of the upper esophagus usually caused by high pressures transmitted across the ues.

Question 6

how would you treat zenker's diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Zenker's diverticulum is more prevalent in older people but can be an important factor in causing aspiration pneumonia as well as being prone to perforation. Unfortunately, the only cure option is surgical.

Question 7

please describe the surgery to treat zenker's diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Zenker's: Surgery can be done by open repair or through an endoscope and includes stapling or hand sewing closed the diverticulum and the overlying muscle.  Full details are at: pharyngoesophageal diverticulum: technique of repair. 
Chest surg clin n am.  1995; 5(3):449-58 (issn: 1052-3359)
allen ms
section of general thoracic surgery, mayo clinic, rochester, minnesota, usa
  -obtainable per medical library.

Question 8

what are the surgical options to treat zenker's diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: A zenker's diverticulum is an out pouching of the esophagus. This causes food to get trapped, ferment and cause severe halitosis among other symptoms. Surgery can be done thoracoscopically or endoscopically to staple the zenkers.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: zenker diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

Zenker diverticulum: Zenker diverticulum =  an outpouching of  the esophagus.

Question 10

how come i have zenker diverticulum, but nobody else in the family has ever had it?

Accepted Answer

Don't run in familie: Every one is different.  Swallowing mechanism/abnormality that gives rise to this is different in the individual. Can be from chronic incoordination of swallowing mechanism, or spasm of esophageal musculature.

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Hello doctor .what is difference between divertuculum, divertucula and diverticulosis of colon.my test showed diverticulum caused by a faecolith,i tried reading online about it but confusing . changed diet, gastro doctor suggesting surgery thanks?

A member asked:

What amount if time does it take to develop diverticulitis when a diverticula is infected, am trying to figure out if a clearvite diet caused my infe?

A member asked:

Why is it recommended for esophogael diverticula patients to take bland diet. how does that help?

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For 6 months i'm constantly pooping, there's no blood nor changes in stool size, stomach always gurgling. changed diet, tried antacids, ibs medication, nothing helps. strong family history of young onset diverticula disease. any ideas?

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What's zenker's diverticulum?

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How would you treat zenker's diverticulum?

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Please describe the surgery to treat zenker's diverticulum?

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What are the surgical options to treat zenker's diverticulum?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: zenker diverticulum?

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How come i have zenker diverticulum, but nobody else in the family has ever had it?

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