Page 1 of 1. rendean. Eosinophils are types of white blood cells that rise when the body is fighting a parasitic infection or allergies. Celiac disease would be included because the gluten is an allergen to those affected. People can have food allergies that would increase eosinophils.
Sigmoid diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches called diverticula form on the wall of the sigmoid colon, which is the part of the large intestine that connects to the rectum. It's typically associated with certain risk factors, including age and a poor diet.
See Article History. Sigmoid colon, a terminal section of the large intestine that connects the descending colon to the rectum; its function is to store fecal wastes until they are ready to leave the body. The sigmoid colon derives its name from the fact that it is curved in the form of an S (Greek sigma: Ï). Its size depends upon the amount of waste material in it, but when contracted its diameter is only about one inch (2.5 centimetres). The internal surface of the sigmoid colon is similar to that of the rest of the large intestine. The smooth mucous membrane lining secretes mucus and enzymes, and the liningâs surface cells can absorb fluids. Most of these activities occur, however, higher up in the intestinal tract.