Colonic diverticulosis: Diverticulosis, otherwise known as "diverticular disease", is the condition of having diverticula in the colon which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Colonic diverticulosis is available below.
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Prognosis for Colonic diverticulosis: Eating a high-fiber diet, getting plenty of fluid, and exercising regularly may help prevent diverticulosis.
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A pathological condition characterized by the presence of a number of COLONIC DIVERTICULA in the COLON. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, including colon aging, motor dysfunction, increases in intraluminal pressure, and lack of dietary fibers. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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