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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum (the plural is diverticula). The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. The condition becomes more common as people age. When the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are also called diverticular disease.
Follow the links below to find information about diverticular disease.
Updated January 2008
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Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
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Better Health Channel
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Diverticulosis is the formation of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall, while diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of these pouches. Together, these conditions are known as diverticular disease. Diverticulosis is extremely common, more so with age, and frequently causes no symptoms. Diverticulitis is less common. It may be painful and disabling and is often a medical emergency.
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Sep 2008
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
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Better Health Channel
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Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
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Nov 2007
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Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
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myDr
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Diverticular disease is the name given to a condition in which small pockets or out-pouchings occur in the bowel.
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Aug 2006
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