Diverticulitis
Definition
Diverticulitis is swelling (inflammation) of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine (colon). The presence of the pouches themselves is called diverticulosis.
Symptoms
* Abdominal pain, usually in the left lower abdomen but can be anywhere
* Chills
* Fever
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Weight loss
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