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Enfermedad de Crohn/genética , Matrimonio , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana EdadRESUMEN
This paper describes the pathogenesis, aetiology, epidemiology and the historical emergence of diverticular disease as a clinical problem. The symptoms of the uncomplicated disease can be treated successfully and cheapli with a high fibre diet including miller's bran. The method of giving bran and its results are described. The adoption of a high fibre diet lessens the need for surgery in diverticulitis and the author believes that it could prevent the appearance of the condition in future generations.
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Celulosa/uso terapéutico , Fibras de la Dieta/uso terapéutico , Divertículo del Colon/dietoterapia , Anciano , Estreñimiento/complicaciones , Defecación , Divertículo del Colon/etiología , Heces , Preferencias Alimentarias , Humanos , Persona de Mediana EdadAsunto(s)
Dieta , Heces , Alimentos , Enfermedades Intestinales/etiología , Apendicitis/epidemiología , Apendicitis/etiología , Enfermedades del Colon/epidemiología , Enfermedades del Colon/etiología , Neoplasias del Colon/epidemiología , Neoplasias del Colon/etiología , Grano Comestible , Frutas , Humanos , Intestinos/fisiología , Neoplasias del Recto/epidemiología , Neoplasias del Recto/etiología , Sudáfrica , Factores de Tiempo , Uganda , Reino Unido , VerdurasRESUMEN
Seventy patients with diverticular disease of the colon were treated with a high-residue, low-sugar diet including unprocessed bran. Follow-up for an average of 22 months showed marked relief of symptoms in 62 patients. Bowel habit was restored towards normal and abdominal discomfort relieved. Only seven patients were unable to give up the use of laxatives. Eight patients did not tolerate the bran diet, and one of these needed surgical treatment. None of the 62 patients who took the diet needed surgery.