What is Diverticulitis?
6. Risk Factors
Just about anybody can develop diverticulitis, but some people are more prone to the condition than others are. This includes people who are obese, while it is also more likely to occur as people get older. People that don’t exercise enough are also at a higher risk of developing the condition.
Other potential factors include smoking, with non-smokers less likely to develop diverticulitis. Some medications will also increase risk, including some NSAIDs such as ibuprofen. Your diet can also have an impact, and people that eat a lot of animal fats and little fiber are more likely to develop diverticulitis.
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