Diverticulitis/ Diverticular Disease

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Overview

Diverticula (singular is diverticulum) are small pouches or sacs that develop in the lining of an organ or canal in the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract (also called the GI tract or digestive tract). The presence of these pouches is called diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is a chronic (long lasting) condition that can be present at birth (congenital) or can develop later in life (acquired). When infection or inflammation occurs in one or more of these pouches, an acute (severe)...Read the full article