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What is diverticulitis?

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Inflammation of a diverticulum (which is an outpouching in the colon).

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Can diverticulitis be prevented?
While there is no absolutely certain way to prevent the development of diverticula, it is believed that high-fiber diets may help.
Do you have nausea with diverticulitis?
yes
What does Diverticulitis infect?
it is an infection of outpouchings in the large bowel
Is diverticulitis contagiouse?
no, it is not a virus or a bacterium (although it can become infected) and therefore is not contagious and cannot be passed on to those around you.
What causes diverticulitis?
Diverticulosis is the disorder that manifests with diverticula. Diverticula are little pockets that form in the intestines. If they fail to empty along with the rest of the bowel and fill with wastes...