Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease01:30

Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease

451
Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly known as IBD, refers to a collection of disorders that lead to persistent inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two types of IBD are ulcerative colitis, which impacts the colon, and Crohn's disease, which can involve any part of the gastrointestinal segment.
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic, systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that predominantly affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is marked by...
451
Obesity01:24

Obesity

716
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from a person's weight and height, used to categorize individuals into weight ranges. It is calculated using the formula: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that poses health risks, often diagnosed with a BMI ≥ 30. This excess fat storage occurs when surplus dietary calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in...
716
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction01:17

Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction

566
Chronic bowel diseases are a group of long-term conditions affecting the digestive tract, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gut lining. These conditions primarily include irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
566
Drug Dosing: Obese Patients01:21

Drug Dosing: Obese Patients

16
In the United States, obesity is a prominent concern. It is linked to heightened mortality rates due to increased occurrences of conditions such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and diabetes compared to nonobese individuals. A patient is classified as obese if their actual body weight surpasses the ideal or desirable body weight by 20%, based on Metropolitan Life Insurance Company data. Ideal body weights consider average weights and heights for males and females...
16
Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis01:27

Inflammatory Bowel Disease I: Ulcerative Colitis

413
Introduction
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, encompasses a group of disorders characterized by chronic inflammation or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of IBD remains unclear, although it is believed to be due to a mix of genetic, environmental, microbial, and immune factors. Genetic factors are significant in determining susceptibility to IBD, with family history being a critical risk factor. Individuals with a first-degree relative who has IBD are at...
413
Bulimia Nervosa01:30

Bulimia Nervosa

249
Bulimia nervosa is a complex and severe eating disorder characterized by a cyclical pattern of binge-and-purge eating pattern. It generally involves an episode of binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, laxative use, or fasting, to prevent weight gain. Despite often maintaining a normal weight, individuals with bulimia are intensely preoccupied with their body image and harbor an overwhelming fear of gaining weight. This can contribute to the...
249

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Lifestyle and other risk factors for diverticulitis.

Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica·2017
Same author

Risk Factors for Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Diverticular Perforation, and Bleeding: A Plea for More Subtle History Taking.

Viszeralmedizin·2016
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice
08:20

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice

Published on: July 12, 2018

13.3K

Excessive Body Weight and Diverticular Disease.

Stephan K Böhm1

  • 1Klinik Innere Medizin/Gastroenterologie, Spital Bülach, Bülach, Switzerland.

Visceral Medicine
|November 1, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Obesity and being overweight are significant risk factors for developing diverticular disease, including diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Managing weight may help reduce the incidence and severity of these gastrointestinal conditions.

Keywords:
Body mass indexComplicationDiverticular diseaseDiverticular hemorrhageDiverticulitisDiverticulosisObesityOverweightPostoperative morbidity

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Decellularization-Based Quantification of Skeletal Muscle Fatty Infiltration
10:37

Author Spotlight: Decellularization-Based Quantification of Skeletal Muscle Fatty Infiltration

Published on: June 9, 2023

3.5K
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats
07:37

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats

Published on: June 11, 2012

23.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice
08:20

Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice

Published on: July 12, 2018

13.3K
Author Spotlight: Decellularization-Based Quantification of Skeletal Muscle Fatty Infiltration
10:37

Author Spotlight: Decellularization-Based Quantification of Skeletal Muscle Fatty Infiltration

Published on: June 9, 2023

3.5K
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats
07:37

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats

Published on: June 11, 2012

23.7K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Global overweight and obesity rates have dramatically increased, nearly doubling between 1975 and 2016.
  • Obesity is linked to numerous gastrointestinal (GI) and non-GI diseases.
  • Diverticulitis prevalence has also significantly risen in specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing evidence on the relationship between obesity and the risk of developing diverticulosis or diverticular disease.
  • To investigate the impact of obesity on the outcomes of diverticular disease.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of scientific literature was conducted.
  • Evidence regarding obesity as a risk factor for diverticular disease was examined.
  • The association between body mass index (BMI) and diverticular disease outcomes was analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Overweight (BMI ≥25 kg/m²), obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²), and particularly visceral obesity, are identified as risk factors.
  • Increased risk is associated with diverticulosis, diverticular disease, diverticulitis, and diverticular bleeding.
  • Obesity correlates with more severe or complicated disease, recurrent episodes, and poorer surgical outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A strong association exists between being overweight/obese and diverticular disease.
  • While the exact causal link requires further clarification, weight management strategies could mitigate diverticular disease burden.
  • Addressing the obesity epidemic may concurrently reduce diverticular disease morbidity and mortality.