What is Diverticulitis?
1. Diverticulitis
Our digestive system is lined with specialized tissues that help to protect it from the caustic nature of our digestive juices. Diverticulosis is a condition where the patient has developed bulges known as diverticula on the walls of their digestive system. They are a common condition, and they are also unlikely to cause any symptoms for the patient. These pouches are most likely to be located on the colon.
Although the condition usually causes no symptoms, problems will arise in some cases. The pouches will sometimes become inflamed, which is likely to be troublesome. This is a condition known as diverticulitis, which can become severe, but it is treatable.
