If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have ...

You may not have heard of diverticulitis – unless you've suffered through a bout of it – but by the age of 50, you have a 50/50 chance of your gut being primed for this painful condition to strike.

Fibre is often recommended for people with bowel symptoms. People who experience both diarrhea and constipation can benefit ...

May 6 (UPI) --Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet. But that's not necessary, a new study has found.

When you’re not experiencing a flare, eating a variety of foods, including fiber, can promote gut health and reduce flares. However, switching to easier-to-digest foods during a flare may help relieve ...

BOSTON — Patients with acute colonic diverticulitis are more likely to be seen by primary care providers than by emergency physicians, representing a shift in the way clinicians detect and treat the ...

Treating outpatient diverticulitis with amoxicillin plus clavulanate may reduce the risk of fluoroquinolone-related harms with no adverse impact on diverticulitis-specific outcomes, two nationwide ...

(Reuters Health) – Diverticulitis, a disabling colon problem that can cause pain, obstruction and fever, became more common in the U.S. from the late 1990’s to the mid-2000’s, a new study suggests.

Little pockets or pouches, known as diverticula, can sometimes form along the lining of your large intestine, also known as your colon. Having this condition is known as diverticulosis. Some people ...

Women who consumed nuts, seeds, or corn had no increased risk for diverticulitis, contrary to historical data suggesting these foods may trigger the condition. Although prior research has challenged ...