Welcome to a bonus edition of the letters column. It's lovely to be hearing from so many of you. We have two interesting follow-up questions to recent columns, so we'll dive right in.

Diverticular disease, which includes diverticulosis and diverticulitis, affects many people as they age. Understanding these conditions and exploring natural remedies can be a helpful addition to your ...

Resting and applying a heating pad can help soothe diverticulitis pain. A clear liquid diet can give your gut a break and help reduce pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is recommended for pain relief ...

Diverticulitis creates inflammation in the colon through the formation of small pouches. Eating a low-fiber diet during a flare-up can relieve symptoms. Alongside medication, you may need a restricted ...

ACG has released a clinical guideline for the management of colonic diverticulitis in outpatient settings, highlighting the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age.

Diverticular disease encompasses a spectrum from asymptomatic diverticulosis to complicated diverticulitis, affecting predominantly older populations worldwide. Diverticulosis arises when mucosal and ...

A nagging cramp low in your belly. A wave of nausea that throws off your day. A fever that sneaks up without warning. On their own, these symptoms might seem harmless or easy to explain away. But ...

During a diverticulitis flare-up, eating a clear liquid diet will allow your bowels to rest and allow the inflammation to subside. After a flare-up is gone, gradually increase the fiber in your diet.

The prevalence and risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) is low among most patients with diverticulitis, but it is higher in patients with complicated diverticulitis, according to a new study. Colonoscopy ...