Diverticulitis occurs when small sacs in the colon become infected. As this article from the eMedTV library explains, diverticulitis can develop suddenly and without warning, so it is important to know the symptoms and causes of the disease.
Diverticulitis symptoms occur when small pouches that are formed in the colon become infected. This segment from the eMedTV archives contains a list of possible diverticulitis symptoms, ranging from mild cramps to intestinal obstruction.
Normal diverticulitis treatment usually involves taking antibiotics to reduce inflammation, but serious cases may require surgery. This eMedTV page discusses diverticular disease treatment options that are available, such as medications or surgery.
Following a diverticulitis diet simply means sticking to high-fiber foods and avoiding foods that can get caught in the diverticula. This eMedTV article suggests diverticulitis diet foods that can help eliminate diverticulitis attacks.
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