Clinical Nutrition

CLINICAL NUTRITION 3(2+1)

Lesson 14: Diverticulosis, Malabsorptive Syndrome and Tropical sprue

Diverticulosis

Small out pouching in the gastro intestinal tract are called diverticula. Diverticula usually occur at weakened areas of the tissue resulting from such factors as tissue irritation or secretory or muscular mal functioning. Diverticulosis, the condition where the diverticula are formed, is seen mostly in elderly persons with weakened muscular in the bowel wall. Diverticula can occur in any part of gastro intestinal tract but are generally seen in the colon and sometimes in the esophagus.