Diverticulitis is a digestive condition when there is an infection in the colon that can cause bad pain, fever and nausea. In ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Diverticulitis flare-ups can cause sudden abdominal pain, fever, and ...

Many people have small pouches in the lin­ing of the colon, or large intestine, that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula. The ...

The prevalence and risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) is low among most patients with diverticulitis, but it is higher in patients with complicated diverticulitis, according to a new study. Colonoscopy ...

Q: What is diverticulitis and can surgery be helpful for treatment? A: Diverticular disease is one of the most common medical issues that a patient may encounter during his or her lifetime.

It's easy to see your body aging on the outside – wrinkles, dark spots, gray hair, the whole shebang – but as we grow older, ...

Q: I am a 55-year-old woman who was diagnosed with diverticulitis in July 2006, and had two more flare-ups in November 2006 and June 2007. My gastroenterologist is recommending that I have surgery to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colorectal cancer risk was lower in patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis vs. those undergoing routine ...

A new study found that eating small, hard foods like nuts, seeds, and corn was not linked to diverticulitis. This helps debunk the myth that these foods could get stuck in the colon, inflaming the ...

Digestive health is not something most people think about until there is a problem. One common condition that affects the colon, particularly as we age, is diverticulitis. While the name may sound ...