October 2022

Diverticulitis, more specifically colonic diverticulitis, is a digestive condition marked by inflammation of irregular pouches called diverticula that may form in the wall of the large intestine. Diverticulitis Symptoms The symptoms of diverticulitis are as follows: Pain, usually in the lower left side of the abdomen. Vomiting and nausea Fever Tenderness in the abdomen Diarrhea or, less frequently, constipation Causes & Risk Factors of Diverticulitis Pressure applied to brittle sections of your colon frequently