Symptoms of DIVERTICULAR DISEASE

Diverticulosis is the development of multiple small pouches that project outwards from the wall of the large intestine, or colon. Usually, this condition does not produce any symptoms. Sometimes, diverticulosis may be associated with cramping or tenderness in the left side of the abdomen that is relieved by passing gas or moving bowels. Occasionally, it can lead to blood in the stool or rectum as well as constipation. Diverticulitis produces symptoms much more commonly. These inflamed or infected diverticuli produce abdominal pain, mostly in the left lower abdomen, fever and chills, nausea and tenderness over the part of the colon that is affected.