Diverticulosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Diverticulosis also called diverticular disease is a condition when the small, bulging pouches are formed in the lining of the digestive system. When more than one pouch becomes inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis.

Symptoms-

Abdominal Pain and cramping

Abdominal tenderness

Bloating

Constipation

Diarrhea

Fever

Mucus in the stool (occasionally)

Nausea and vomiting

Causes-
Diverticulosis usually develops when weak places in the digestive track give way under pressure. Several risk factors are

Aging

Chronic constipation

Insufficient fibre intake

Obesity

Prolonged use of painkillers

Smoking

Specialist to visit
Gastroenterologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.nhs.uk