Diverticular disease (diverticulosis and diverticulitis): Difference between revisions

Created page with "A colonic diverticulum is a sac-like protrusion of the colonic wall. The presence of many diverticula is called '''diverticulosis'''. In some cases, the diverticula may become inflamed, in which case the condition is called '''diverticulitis''' and occurs in approx. 10% of people with diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is usually asymptomatic, but it may cause symptoms like abdominal pain or lower GI tract bleeding. '''Diverticular disease''' refers to symptomatic diverticu..."