diverticulitis complications

9 Signs of Diverticulitis and Dangers of Inflamed Diverticula

Diverticulitis is a condition of the bowels (intestines). It mainly affects the large intestine (cecum and colon) but may also involve the small intestine or other parts of the gut. Diverticula are abnormal pouches that form in the bowels, especially in the large intestine. When these pouches become inflamed then it is >> Read More ...

Diverticulitis Symptoms, Diet, Foods To Avoid, Treatment, Surgery

What are Diverticula? Diverticula (singular ~ diverticulum) are abnormal marble-sized pouches protruding out from the intestinal wall – most often from the sigmoid colon (Picture 1). It is more commonly seen with advancing age. Most of the time diverticula do not pose any significant health problem and may not even >> Read More ...