Diverticula are tiny, bulging pouches which can occur in the lining of the person’s digestive system. They are mostly found in the lower part of the large intestine. Diverticula is a normal disorder, especially after the age of 40 and seldom causes problems.
The presence of diverticula is called diverticulosis . When more than one of the pouches become inflamed and in a few cases may become infected, that condition is called diverticulitis . Diverticulitis can occur with severe abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, fewer and a marked change in the person’s bowel habits.
Mild diverticulitis can be overcome with rest, changes in the person’s diet and antibiotics. Severe and recurrent diverticulitis may need surgery.
Symptoms
Some of the common signs and symptoms of diverticulitis are as follow:-
- Pain, which can be constant and persists for specific days.
- The lower left area of the abdomen is the usual site of the pain.
- Sometimes, moreover, the right area of the abdomen is highly painful, especially in people from Asian descent.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Fever.
- Abdominal Tenderness.
- Constipation and less normally,diarrhea.
When to see a doctor
Get medical attention anytime a person has constant or unexplained abdominal pain particularly if a person also has a fever, constipation and diarrhea.
