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Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a condition that happens when pouches that form in the wall of your large intestine get inflamed or infected. This can be very painful. Symptoms may last from a few hours to several days.

It's usually treated with a liquid diet, antibiotics, and pain relievers. A hospital stay or even surgery to remove the diseased part of the colon may be needed if complications develop or other treatments don't help.

Current as of: October 19, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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