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- What is diverticulitis?
- Symptoms of diverticulitis
- Causes of diverticulitis
- Prevention of diverticulitis
- Risk factors for diverticulitis
- Complications of diverticulitis
- When to see a doctor about diverticulitis
- Diagnosis of diverticulitis
- Conventional treatment of diverticulitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of diverticulitis
- Living with diverticulitis
- Caring for someone with diverticulitis
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Last reviewed: 23 November 2007 || Last updated: 26 February 2009
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Gastroenterological Society of Australia (Australia)
- British Society of Gastroenterology (UK)
- American College of Gastroenterology (USA)
- American Gastroenterological Association (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
