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Diverticulitis: Causes, symptoms and prevention
Thursday, July 23, 2015 19:33
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Age is a big factor that makes you more susceptible to illness and health problems. If you are over the age of 40 your risk of developing diverticula increases. Diverticula are bulges forming in the lower part of the large intestine, or colon.
Generally, these bulges don’t cause many problems. But when they get infected or rupture it becomes a condition known as diverticulitis. This can be quite severe leading to high amounts of pain, nausea and changes to bowels.
When diverticulitis is mild is can easily be treated with the help of a proper diet. If reoccurring and severe, surgery may be required.
Read More: http://www.belmarrahealth.com/diverticulitis-causes-symptoms-and-prevention/
