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Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).
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Causes of diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are caused by small bulges in the large intestine (diverticula) developing and becoming inflamed or infected.
Complications of diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Complications of diverticulitis affect one in five people with the condition. Those most at risk are younger people (under 50 years of age).
Diagnosing diverticular disease and diverticulitis
In order to diagnosis diverticular disease it is necessary to examine the large intestine, which can be done in a number of ways.
Introduction
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).
Preventing diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Eating a high-fibre diet may help prevent diverticular disease, and should improve your symptoms.
Symptoms of diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Symptoms of diverticular disease and diverticulitis include abdominal pain, bloating and a change in normal bowel habits.
Treating diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Treatment options for diverticular disease and diverticulitis depend on how severe your symptoms are
