Describe Diverticular Disease
Diverticular Disease is caused from constipation -> intestine walls thicken and muscle contractions are not able to easily propel from faeces therefore increase pressure in the bowel (large intesting) -> constant build up of pressure causes the bowl walls to burst which forms diverticula. Causes of constipation include lace of fibre, lack of water (fluid), and 'holding on' - not going to the toilet strait away -> when the pouches becom infected, Diverticular Disease occurs