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if there's no fiber... formation of fecalith = 'rock-hard feces' large intestine. strangulation ... increased risk of colon cancer. might need COLOSTOMY BAG ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: diverticulitis


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diverticulitis
  • or,
  • EAT YOUR FIBER!

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the digestive system
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under normal circumstances...
large intestine
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if theres no fiber...
formation of fecalith
rock-hard feces
inflammation, pain
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this might lead to...
  • pain
  • bleeding into abdomen
  • increased risk of colon cancer
  • might need COLOSTOMY BAG

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the real thing...
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