The inflammation can be relatively mild, involving only one or two areas, to the involvement of extensive areas that can lead to abscesses and breakdown and rupture of the intestines, a life-threatening emergency.
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What is diverticulitis?
Let’s first briefly discuss the digestive system, then diverticulitis. The digestive system, also known as the “digestive tract,” is composed of several organs. The organs of the digestive tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, pancreas, liver and gall bladder. The goal of these digestive tract organs is to break down food […]