Diverticulosis. 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the colon (blue) of a 43 year old woman with diverticulosis. A diverticulum is a small pouch-like protrusion in a weak spot of the intestinal wall. Diverticula are thought to be caused by a low-fibre diet and lack of exercise. In most cases diverticula are symptomless. Occasionally,they can become inflamed and infected,a condition called diverticulitis,causing abdominal pain and constipation | |
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