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Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis is a common condition in which small, bulging pouches form in the lining of the digestive tract. It is a common cause of abdominal pain and discomfort, as well as changes in bowel habits. Although diverticulosis is generally a harmless condition, it can lead to more serious complications, such as dive…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Diverticulosis is a common condition in which small, bulging pouches form in the lining of the digestive tract. It is a common cause of abdominal pain and discomfort, as well as changes in bowel habits. Although diverticulosis is generally a harmless condition, it can lead to more serious complications, such as diverticulitis, which can cause severe pain and inflammation. Treatment options depend on the severity of the condition, but may include dietary changes, medications, and in some cases, surgery. It is important to identify and treat diverticulosis as early as possible to reduce the risk of more serious complications.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human and Animal Intestines.

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Valentina Discepolo · Italy

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