Diverticular Disease

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Illustration showing diverticular disease of the large intestine or colon. Diverticular disease is when small pockets develop in the lining of the large intestine. If these pockets become inflamed or infected then this is called diverticulitis. Diverticular disease can be symptomless but if diverticulitis follows it can cause severe abdominal pain and fever, with frequent bowel movements.

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Diverticular disease, large intestines, colon

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Joanna Culley