FAQ Causes and Risk Factors of Diverticulitis Causes Diverticula form when the inner soft-tissue layer of the intestine passes through the outer muscular layer, forming a pocket or pouchlike ...

While diverticulitis may sound like an obscure illness, it's actually quite common, especially as we age. But what exactly ...

Experiencing lower abdominal pain Here’s how to identify possible causes based on the location and nature of the discomfort ...

Diverticulitis, which is thought to occur when a weakness in the bowel wall causes it to stretch and consequently form diverticula, is frequently the result of a low-fibre diet, which forces the ...

There is still controversy regarding the appropriate management of diverticulitis of the colon in cases when both surgical and conservative treatment may be an option. We performed a systematic ...

Despite lower admission rates, the incidence of diverticulitis has increased over 8 years in the United States, along with an increased use of CT scans and a shift to penicillin-based antibiotics ...

According to two new clinical guidelines from the American College of Physicians, uncomplicated diverticulitis can be treated in an outpatient setting without antibiotics. An editorial challenges ...