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diverticulitisInflammation of diverticula (pockets of herniation) in the large intestine. It is usually triggered by infection and causes diarrhoea or constipation, and lower abdominal pain. Usually it can be controlled by diet and antibiotics. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Wooden watched the game from a hospital bed after developing a case of diverticulitis. The early part of his hospitalization was complicated by the medical and later surgical treatment of diverticulitis. Fiber may also help prevent diabetes, constipation, diverticulitis, and obesity. |
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