Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis can both cause pain and blood ...

Nagging abdominal pain and a new bout of constipation? You might be dealing with diverticulitis, a condition that occurs when small pouches form in the colon and become inflamed or infected.

Being diagnosed with an inflammatory digestive condition like diverticulitis can raise a lot of questions, including whether you should be on a special diverticulitis diet. While your doctor will ...

A comprehensive analysis revealed a concerning 52% surge in complicated diverticulitis cases among Americans under 50. Researchers observed a significant shift in hospitalizations for this condition, ...

Antibiotics are the primary treatment for diverticulitis, but supportive therapies at home may help as well. Supportive therapies for diverticulitis include things such as specialized diets and ...

Diverticulosis involves small sacs in the colon lining, often without symptoms. Diverticulitis occurs when these sacs become inflamed or infected, causing pain and other symptoms. Diverticular disease ...

At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these patients will ever experience diverticulitis. So, what’s the difference, and how ...

(NEW YORK) — On Monday, the office of Senator John McCain released a statement saying he was admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona and underwent surgery for diverticulitis. The condition is ...

Diverticulosis is a common condition, especially in older adults, in which small pockets or sacs called diverticula form and push outward through weak spots in the colon. Half of Americans over the ...

A study reveals a sharp rise in severe diverticulitis among Americans under 50, prompting deeper research into diet and ...

A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50.