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Diverticula, Diverticulosis, and Diverticulitis: What the Terms Mean and Why the Difference Matters

When people hear the words diverticula, diverticulosis, and diverticulitis, they often assume they all mean the same thing. They do not. The terms are closely related, but each describes a different stage or aspect of the same colon condition. Understanding the distinction can make medical advice easier to follow and help people know when symptoms […]