Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (cont.)
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- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Overview
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Causes
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis) - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis) - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
Next Steps
Follow-up
Eating a high-fiber diet will not only decrease a person's chance of getting diverticulitis; it will benefit health in other ways by lowering the risk of colon cancer and possibly heart disease.
In a significant number of people (one study showed 50%), diverticulitis recurs after it has been treated and gone away. The second episode can be worse than the first. See a health care practitioner at the first sign of recurring symptoms.
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Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis) - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
The symptoms of diverticulitis (diverticulosis) can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
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Diverticula are small mucosal herniations protruding through the intestinal layers and the smooth muscle along the natural openings created by the vasa recta or nutrient vessels in the wall of the colon.
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