Diverticular disease

The presence of small protruding sacs or pouches called diverticula, in the wall of the intestines, and the symptoms or complications caused by them. The term diverticulosis signifies the presence of diverticula in the intestine. Diverticulitis is a complication produced by inflammation in 1 or more diverticula.

 

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