Diverticula
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Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Diverticulosis - Most people have in their colons small pouches that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum.
Diverticular Disease - Diverticulosis is the presence of small, sac-like swellings (diverticula) in the wall of the colon. These diverticula may be present without any symptoms.
Diverticulosis of the colon - Diverticulosis {die/ver/tik/u/low/sis} is a condition where small finger-like pouches form in the wall of the large intestine. It is one of the most common colon problems in people over 40 years of age.
Diverticular Disease - A disease of the U.S. and other developed countries where processed food has replaced cereal fiber.