If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Diverticulitis is a condition where small pouches, called "diverticula," form on the colon wall and become inflamed or infected. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sheev Dattani from Saint Alphonsus to talk ...

Abdominal pain and changes in digestive habits are symptoms associated with a range of gastrointestinal issues. One potential condition is diverticulosis, which we become more at risk of as we age. In ...

At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these patients will ever experience diverticulitis. So, what’s the difference, and how ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...

A friend tells me her husband spent the better part of the holidays suffering with a bout of divertitulitis. I feel his pain. It’s a fairly common condition, especially as we get older. What to eat ...

A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50. The analysis, led by researchers from UCLA and ...

Diverticular disease is more common among older adults. Around 30 percent of people aged 60 and above have Diverticula, small pouches that form in the walls of the digestive tract, particularly the ...

High blood pressure is another health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It forces the heart to work harder than normal and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and ...

A comprehensive analysis revealed a concerning 52% surge in complicated diverticulitis cases among Americans under 50.

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...