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Diverticulitis

, also called colonic diverticulitis, is a disease characterized by of abnormal pouches——that can develop in the wall of the large . Symptoms typically include lower pain of sudden onset, but the onset may also occur over a few days. There may also be , or . Fever or blood in the suggests a complication. People may experience a single attack, repeated attacks, or ongoing "smoldering" diverticulitis.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

· pain, fever, , , , blood in the

Causes — why it happens

·Uncertain

How it's found

·Blood tests, CT scan, , lower series

Prevention

·Mesalazine, rifaximin

Treatment

·, liquid diet, hospital admission

Complications

·, , bowel

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