Uncomplicated diverticulosis was not associated with increased abdominal pain or altered bowel habits. "Our results do not support that uncomplicated diverticulosis causes symptoms in individuals ...

If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Devi Mukkai Krishnamurty, MBBS, FASCRS, FACS, is a fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in the minimally invasive treatment of colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, ...

At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these patients will ever experience diverticulitis. So, what’s the difference, and how ...

Diverticular disease, which includes diverticulosis and diverticulitis, affects many people as they age. Understanding these conditions and exploring natural remedies can be a helpful addition to your ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

In a study of patients undergoing colonoscopy, coffee or caffeine intake was not associated with a higher risk for colonic diverticulosis. (BMC Gastroenterology) In a 21-country analysis, high intake ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...