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Is uncomplicated diverticulosis a disease? if so, what are the chances of becoming complicated and require surgery?
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Diverticulum is a small pocket of the wall of a hollow structure eg the intestines and common . Mostly occurring in the colon. some can get blocked/ infected causing diverticulitis. It can not be predicted in whom that will happen. So hope for the best and dont worry
Answered 3/16/2023
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No, uncomplicated diverticulosis just means that diverticula are present in the colon. Only a small percentage of people will go on to develop diverticulitis, or inflammation of the diverticula, or diverticular bleeding. Eat a lot off fiber, hydrate well, and your colon will probably do just fine. Good luck.
Answered 3/20/2023
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