Kyle Wood, M.D., MBA, associate professor in the UAB Department of Urology, explains what current evidence shows and why hydration remains essential for anyone using these medications
Diverticulitis often comes on quickly and unexpectedly, and can cause a variety of complications: Intestinal obstruction: can be a total or partial blockage of the digestive tract Abscess: an abscess is an infected area that swells and fills with pus Perforation: a small hole or tear in the diverticulum Fistula: an abnormal passage that forms between the colon and the bladder or other organs Peritonitis: sometimes pus can leak through a perforation and cause an infection of the inner lining of the abdominal wall What Causes Diverticular Disease
And because these medications are compounded, the prices may change over time
Bringing a complete list of medications, supplements, and recent alcohol intake to your appointment helps your doctor interpret the result accurately, since all three commonly influence GGT
Once formed, they typically remain stable in size and color