Digestive Disorders and Gastroenterology

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when small pouches, or sacs, form and push outward through weak spots in the wall of the colon. In diverticulitis, one or a few of the pouches in the wall of the colon become inflamed. Most people with diverticulosis do not have symptoms. Symptoms may include constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or bloating. Diverticulitis most often causes abdominal pain, which is usually severe. Experts are not sure what causes these conditions.