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Diverticulose
Were you looking for information about Diverticulosis? Diverticulose is a common misspelling of diverticulosis.
When small, abnormal pouches (diverticula) form in the colon, it causes a condition known as diverticulosis. This condition affects approximately 10 percent of Americans over the age of 40. It also becomes more common as people age; about half of all people over the age of 60 have it. If these pouches become infected (from stool or bacteria), it causes a condition known as diverticulitis. Most people who have diverticulosis do not experience any symptoms, and the condition can often be treated by eating a high-fiber diet.
(For more information, click Diverticulosis. This article offers an overview of diverticulosis, including information on possible causes of this condition and how it is diagnosed. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD