12084 - Diverticular Disease (Spanish)

Describes the colon and its functions and discusses risk factors that may lead to diverticular disease. Covers treatments and enhanced information on surgical procedures to help support shared decision and informed consent discussions. New photographic art encourages patient/doctor interaction and an active lifestyle. * Risks for developing diverticular disease: age, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, low-fiber diet * Treating diverticulosis, including increasing daily activity, fiber and fluid intake * Understanding diverticular bleeding * Medical and dietary treatments * When surgery is needed for diverticulitis * Understanding colostomy * Risks and complications * When to call the doctor * 8 pages, now with full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork