Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon).
Symptoms of diverticular disease and diverticulitis include abdominal pain, bloating and a change in normal bowel habits.
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are caused by small bulges in the large intestine (diverticula) developing and becoming inflamed or infected.
In order to diagnosis diverticular disease it is necessary to examine the large intestine, which can be done in a number of ways.
Treatment options for diverticular disease and diverticulitis depend on how severe your symptoms are
Complications of diverticulitis affect one in five people with the condition. Those most at risk are younger people (under 50 years of age).
Eating a high-fibre diet may help prevent diverticular disease, and should improve your symptoms.