A nagging cramp low in your belly. A wave of nausea that throws off your day. A fever that sneaks up without warning. On their own, these symptoms might seem harmless or easy to explain away. But ...

Abdominal pain and changes in digestive habits are symptoms associated with a range of gastrointestinal issues. One potential condition is diverticulosis, which we become more at risk of as we age. In ...

Diverticulosis involves small sacs in the colon lining, often without symptoms. Diverticulitis occurs when these sacs become inflamed or infected, causing pain and other symptoms. Diverticular disease ...

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 ...

Doctors classify diverticulitis as uncomplicated or complicated. Complicated diverticulitis includes additional health complications, such as abscesses, compared to uncomplicated diverticulitis.

Vegetables are good for you; theres no denying that. But when youre having a diverticulitis flare-up, they can make matters worse. In the short term, your doctor will probably have you avoid all ...

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That long-standing advice to avoid nuts, seeds, and corn if you have diverticulitis? It turns out those dietary restrictions might have been unnecessary all along. Emerging research is challenging ...