Diverticulosis risk factors

Diverticulosis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Diverticulosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
CT
Endoscopy
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Diverticulosis risk factors On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Diverticulosis risk factors All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Diverticulosis risk factors
CDC on Diverticulosis risk factors
Diverticulosis risk factors in the news
Blogs on Diverticulosis risk factors
Directions to Hospitals Treating Diverticulosis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Diverticulosis risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

• Diet

1. Fiber

The role of fiber in the development of diverticulosis is unclear. Several early studies suggested that low dietary fiber predisposes to the development of diverticular disease, but other studies have been conflicting.