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Diverticular disease occurs when small bulges appear in the large intestine. One of the main causes is a diet low in fibre. A good diet and lifestyle are vital to the prevention of diverticular disease.
Fibre makes your stools softer and larger, so less pressure is needed by your large intestine to push them out of your body. The pressure of moving hard, small pieces of stools through your large intestine creates weak spots in the outside layer of muscle. This allows the inner layer (mucosa)Â to squeeze through these weak spots, creating the diverticula.
There is currently no clinical evidence to fully prove the link between fibre and diverticula. However, diverticular disease and diverticulitis are both much more common in Western countries, where many people do not eat enough fibre.
Symptoms of diverticula include:
Diverticulitis occurs when these bulges in the intestine become infected or inflamed. Symptoms include:
Risk factors for developing diverticular disease include:
Exactly how these lead to developing diverticular disease is unclear, however research is ongoing.
Our virtual clinic makes it easy to connect with one of our specialist clinicians, while still ensuring personalised treatment and effective results, wherever you are.
Use our online booking tool to select an appointment at a time & date that suit you.
If it's your first time using our service, you'll need to register your account with us.
You'll receive an email with clear instructions showing you how to join your virtual appointment.
Your dietitian will join virtually to discuss your diet, lifestyle & health goals.
If you suspect that you are at risk of either of the above, you should speak with your GP to receive a diagnosis as many digestive disorders have similar symptoms.
Once you have a diagnosis, booking an appointment with a Dietitian will be your next step. A Dietitian can help you to optimise your diet and lifestyle to manage your condition and prevent progression of the disease.
During your initial consultation, your Dietitian will assess your symptoms, diet and lifestyle. We will identify triggers in your diet and lifestyle and equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage your condition for good. Your Dietitian will also carry out a complete nutritional assessment, diet history, body composition analysis including weight, BMI, waist circumference, body fat percentage, lean body mass, waist to hip measurement and more.
You will receive:
30-Minute Video Appointment With A Registered Dietitian: €50
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