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Conditions›Diverticular diseases

Diverticular diseases(Diverticulosis)

Diverticular disease is a condition where pouches protrude outward from weakened areas in the colon and result in abdominal pain, bleeding, or infections.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Is a type of:Gastrointestinal disorders
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Preteen6-13Rare
Teenager14-18Rare
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
Body locations

Lower abdomen, Abdomen, Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Constipation
Fever
Abdominal pain
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Diarrhea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Diverticular diseases
Analgesia
Antibiotic

Other treatments

Increase fiber in diet
Supportive care
Dietary changes

Tests

Complete blood count

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A 45-year-old member asked:
What kind of condition is diverticular disease?
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How can I get relief from diverticular disease?
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What symptoms make you think of diverticular disease?
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can it be possible for you to die from diverticular disease?
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Recently diagnosed with diverticular disease. Is there a special diet to follow?
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I've developed diverticular disease. What should I be watching out for in the future?
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Which doctors typically treat diverticular disease?
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A 41-year-old member asked:
How do complementary doctors treat diverticular disease?
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is it genes or lifestyle or both that make it likely to get diverticular disease?
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Do I really have to eat a diet high in fibre if I suffer from diverticular disease?
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