More often abdominal pain and cramps due to protuberances of the intestinal wall

Digestive tract complaints: protuberances of the intestinal wall usually harmless
Although it sounds pretty dangerous when talking about protuberances of the intestinal wall, but usually there is no cause for concern: in the majority of those affected no complaints. However, inflammation with severe pain may occur in some cases.

Inflammation can lead to severe pain
Although it sounds dramatic when it comes from protuberances of the intestinal wall, also called gut diverticulum, but most of them can be healed quickly. Nevertheless, you should take them seriously, because otherwise threaten more serious health problems. Inflammation of the diverticulum can cause severe pain and gastrointestinal discomfort. "In this case, such diverticular disease (diverticulitis) requires appropriate therapy to avoid serious complications," the Gastro-Liga writes on its website.

Protrusions of the intestinal wall often cause no discomfort. However, if they ignite, it can cause severe abdominal pain and gastrointestinal discomfort. (Picture: Picture-Factory / fotolia.com)

Secondary diagnosis in a colonoscopy
Diverticular disease is often detected as a "secondary diagnosis" in a colonoscopy for the early detection of colorectal cancer.

Signs of diverticulitis may include severe abdominal pain, cramps, fever, and bowel movements such as constipation or diarrhea.

If such inflammation is left untreated, experts say the risk of complications such as bowel failure or the formation of abscesses increases.

For mild discomforts, diet change can help
In case of mild discomfort, a change of diet to a light diet can relieve the symptoms. "Even a temporary waiver of food is possible," says the gastro-league.

Therapy should always be under constant medical supervision. Occasionally, the administration of certain painkillers or antibiotics in question. For severe or prolonged symptoms, however, treatment in the hospital is often necessary. An operative removal of the diverticulum-bearing bowel section may also be necessary.

According to the experts, surgery is also considered when chronically recurrent inflammatory episodes permanently impair quality of life and can not be adequately managed using conventional therapy methods. (Ad)