Digestive Health: Treatments
Diverticulitis - When To Call a Doctor
08/31/06, HealthwiseCall or other emergency services immediately if the person has been bleeding from the anus and has signs of shock, which could indicate that a diverticular pouch is bleeding (diverticular bleeding).
Diverticulitis - Home Treatment
08/31/06, HealthwiseHome treatment may help you control symptoms of diverticulitis or reduce the chance of having additional attacks of diverticulitis.
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Diverticulitis - Treatment Overview
08/31/06, HealthwiseYou may have a brief (acute) bout of diverticulitis that goes away with home treatment such as increasing fiber in your diet. However, in some cases the condition occurs off and on (intermittently) over the long term (chronic). Treatme
Bloating, belching and intestinal gas: How to avoid them
04/27/07, MayoClinic.comBloating, belching and gas can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Here's how to prevent them.
Diverticulitis - Surgery
08/31/06, HealthwiseSurgery for diverticulitis involves removing the diseased part of the colon. You may decide to have surgery for diverticulitis if you have:
Diverticulitis - Other Treatment
08/31/06, HealthwiseDraining an abscess. In some cases of diverticulitis, a pocket of infection (abscess) in the abdomen heals on its own. At other times it can be drained without surgery. A needle is passed through the skin into the abscess, and the liqu
Gallstones - When To Call a Doctor
08/02/07, HealthwiseAbdominal pain can be a sign of a serious or even life-threatening condition, especially if you have a heart condition or are older than 60. If you are having sudden or severe pain and are not sure what is causing it, you may need imme
Necrotizing Enterocolitis - Home Treatment
05/15/07, HealthwiseAfter being treated for necrotizing enterocolitis, your newborn can leave the hospital when he or she has been feeding well enough to stay at the same weight or gain weight. Before you take your baby home, be sure you understand:
Gallstones - Home Treatment
08/02/07, HealthwiseThere is no specific home treatment for gallstones, but it is important to call your doctor if:
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