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How common is diverticulitis?

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Not common: Diverticulosis is present in 60% of the population above the age of 60. Diverticulitis is present in a very low percentage of patients. The treatment depends on the severity of the attack

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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Hi. Ate colon strictures common with diverticulitis ? I been passing stool past two days but been small and kinda narrow. Today I finally had a more normal bowel movement. Had a colonoscopy not long ago and was told have diverticulitis. Thank u?

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