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Do nuts cause diverticulitis? Recent research is interesting

Posted on May 27, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

Diverticulosis is a common condition affecting the large intestine in which small pouches, called diverticula, form in the colon wall. This occurs as the wall of the intestine has weak spots that when pushed against with stool, bow out.  While … Continue reading →

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Diverticulosis rarely progresses to diverticulitis

Posted on September 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

What does this mean?  Diverticuli are outpouches in the bowel.  Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticuli.  Diverticulitisis when these diverticuli get inflamed.  Diverticulitis may present as right lower abdominal pain.  Diverticuli are more common as we age and with history of … Continue reading →

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