Diverticulosis sets the stage for inflammation and infection of the outpouching, that is for diverticulitis. (The "-itis" refers to inflammation.) It is potentially serious and can result in pain in the left lower abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting, constipation and, paradoxically, diarrhea and frequent urination. Even graver consequences such as perforation of the colon and peritonitis are well known from diverticulitis.
The incidence of diverticulosis increases with age. Age causes a weakening of the walls of the colon and this weakening permits the formation of diverticula. By age 80, most people have diverticulosis.
== Home remedies ==
* The incidence of diverticulosis increases with age. Age causes a weakening [[Probiotics]] : A daily dose of probiotics including [[Lactobacillus Casei]] helps keep the walls intestines healthy, controlling diverticulitis and reducing symptoms of the colon and this weakening permits disease, reports the formation University of diverticula. By age 80, most people have diverticulosisMaryland Medical Center.
* The best way to avoid developing diverticulosis in the first place is by eating a proper healthy diet with plenty of fiber. A diet high in fiber keeps the bowels moving, keeps the pressure within the colon within normal limits, and slows or stops the formation of diverticula.
* liquid diet (fastening) until all painful symptoms have subsided.
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