Q. Complications of diverticular disease?
The many complications of the disease include the 'following conditions:
• A perforation (hole) in the intestine leading to peritonitis, sepsis, and even shock
• An abscess (pocket of pus)
• Fistulas, which may also lead to sepsis
• Blacked intestine
• Rectal bleeding
It must be clear to you that diverticulosis occurs to a great extent due to faulty dietary habits and that several complications listed above May necessitate a surgical procedure. It is thus important to provide good nutritional care to the patient. We will now highlight some important aspects of the dietary management.