What Is Diverticulosis?
6. Causes of Diverticulitis
As with diverticulosis, researchers are not entirely certain about what causes diverticulitis. One common theory is that bacteria enter into the colon through the stool. This in itself is normal; however, if the bacteria then become trapped in the diverticula, it can lead to inflammations and infections.
In addition to bacterial infections, some medical experts suggest there is another potential cause. It is possible that the walls of a diverticulum become weakened or erode. This can occur when there is continued pressure from inside the colon that pushes out into the diverticula.
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