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Diverticular disease, also known as diverticulosis, occurs when small pockets or bulges (diverticula) develop within the lining of the large intestine (colon).
Most people with diverticular disease (75 – 80%) have no symptoms. However, some people may develop an infection (diverticulitis) or bleeding from the diverticula.
Symptoms of diverticular disease include:
Diverticular disease can develop due to multiple factors, including:
The exact cause of diverticular disease is not entirely known, and it is likely due to a combination of various risk factors including:
It is believed that these factors lead to an increase in pressure within the lumen of the digestive tract, resulting in the formation of diverticula.
Complications associated with diverticular disease include:
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