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Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis%u2022 Multiple pouches (diverticula) in the colon, not inflamed%u2022 Most commonly affects sigmoid colon%u2022 Usually asymptomatic%u2022 Risk factors: Old age, low fiber intake, genetic predispositionDiverticulosis:%u2022 Inflammation and infection of diverticula%u2022 Presentation: Severe lower abdominal pain, fever, malaise, occasional rectal bleeding%u2022 Types:%u2022 Uncomplicated: Localized inflammation%u2022 Complicated: Associated with abscess, peritonitis, fistula, obstruction, or perforationDiverticulitis:
