What are the symptoms of diverticular disease?
The following are the most common symptoms of diverticular disease. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • diverticulosis: Diverticulosis may not cause any discomfort or symptoms, but could include mild cramps, bloating, and constipation. These symptoms may be caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach ulcers, or other problems, and do not always indicate diverticulosis. • diverticulitis: The most common symptom is abdominal pain and the most common sign is tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen. When infection is the cause, fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, cramping, and constipation may also occur. The symptoms of diverticular disease may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. How is diverticular disease diagnosed? In addition a complete medical history and physical examination, your physician may perform a digital rectal examination (DRE) to feel for tenderness,
