At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: Diverticulitis: What to Know and How to Prevent It Normally, the lining of your colon is smooth. Diverticulosis occurs when small pockets, called diverticula ...

Sometimes — for reasons not exactly understood — small pouches or saclike protrusions, called diverticula, develop in the colon, most often in the lower part. This is called diverticulosis.

Normally, the lining of your colon is smooth. Diverticulosis occurs when small pockets, called diverticula, form along the colon wall. These pockets develop due to weakening within the muscle ...