Wednesday 3 July 2019

Blood pressure drug linked with increased risk of bowel condition

This condition causes small bulges or pouches to appear in the lining of the intestine. Particularly affecting the elderly (as many as 65 per cent of over 85s may be affected), diverticulosis can in some cases can lead to a medical emergency if the pouches become infected or burst.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/blood-pressure-drug-linked-with-increased-risk-of-bowel-condition