IBS-like manifestations in large intestine diverticular disease

Abstract

The article is devoted to the diverticular colon disease, its uncomplicated form, the connection with age. Symptoms allowing to define presence at this form of disease of IBS-like symptoms – pains and infringements of the psycho-emotional status are highlighted. The results of psychometric research and psychiatrist’s consultation of 102 patients are presented. The role of obesity in the genesis of diverticular disease is highlighted. The significance of spasmolytic therapy, in particular mebeverine, is presented.

Keywords

• colon diverticular disease
• ibs-like manifestations
• mental status
• spasmolytics
• mebeverine