Acute Diverticulitis Occurring More Frequently in Younger Patients in Urban U.S. Populations Acute diverticulitis is a condition of the colon caused by pockets protruding through weakened areas, resulting in inflammation. The disease has become more prevalent among younger people in urban areas, according to research conducted by the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The study [...]
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Diverticulitis & Fiber
Diverticulosis is a digestive condition of the colon that affects about half of people over the age of 60. It affects more women than men, but research has shown it is becoming more common among young, obese men as well. Small pouches (diverticula) form in the weaker spots of the colon wall, often times going [...]
