Diverticulosis refers to a condition in which the inner lining of the large intestine bulges out through the outer, muscular layer. These outpouchings are called diverticula. Diverticulitis refers to the development of inflammation and infection in one...

Diverticulosis, otherwise known as "diverticular disease", is the condition of having diverticula in the colon which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. These are more common in...

Q. My doctor told me I have diverticulosis. Is it true that I need to avoid certain foods to prevent flare-ups? A. That depends. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula bulge outward from weak spots in the large intestine. They form...

Introduction Small bowel diverticulosis (SBD) is a rare entity and is generally considered to be an innocuous condition. Most cases are usually asymptomatic. We hereby report a case of ileal diverticulosis presenting with severe malnutrition and anasarca leading to perforation and peritonitis requiring...

This essay discusses the diseases Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis.