How to Reduce Risk of Diverticulitis | Risk Factors & Things to Avoid Risks of diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are outpouchings (bulges) of the large intestine that are caused by increased pressure in the large intestine and weakened large intestine walls. The most important risk factor is increasing age; unfortunately, we can’t control this – but there are a many other risk factors that can be controlled to help reduce the risk of getting diverticulitis in the future.

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