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4 Effective Diverticulitis Treatments
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4 Effective Diverticulitis Treatments
What Are the Symptoms of Diverticulitis?
People who develop this condition typically experience sudden onset of the following common symptoms:
· Pain or tenderness, most often in the lower left side of the abdomen, although it may occur on the lower right side (especially in people of Asian descent). This pain may be constant or recur over a period of several days.
· Bloating and gas
· Fever or chills
· Constipation or diarrhea
· Nausea and vomiting
· A feeling of being full, even when you haven’t eaten
Am I at Risk of Developing Diverticulitis?
Several factors can increase your risk of developing this condition:
Age: Incidence of diverticulitis increases with age and an increased likelihood of having developed diverticula.
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