Diverticulitis

Abdominal pain is a common reason to visit the doctor, whether in an office or emergency department visit. We look into the top causes of lower right abdominal pain.

Diverticulosis (the presence of pea-sized diverticula, or pockets, in the lining of the bowel) is common and quite harmless. When diverticulitis develops it can cause several digestive complications, including blockages, inflammation, bacterial infection, and rectal bleeding. We look into the 10 telling signs that you’ve developed diverticulitis.