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Diverticulitis
A condition in which one or more of the small pouches in the digestive tract are infected or inflamed.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Is a type of:Gastrointestinal disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Very rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very rare | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Abdomen, Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen
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