DIVERTICULOSIS

 

This is a very common condition and affects many people as they get older. It is essentially ‘wear and tear’ in the bowel wall and in most people causes no problems. It can however cause pain and inflammation in some people and in this case is referred to as diverticulitis. Please see the following useful link for more information:

 

Further information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diverticular-disease-and-diverticulitis/

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