A nagging cramp low in your belly. A wave of nausea that throws off your day. A fever that sneaks up without warning. On their own, these symptoms might seem harmless or easy to explain away. But ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pope Francis is well on the road to recovery after surgery earlier this month for diverticulitis, a bowel disorder that is actually surprisingly common. Here's a breakdown of ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Diverticulitis is a painful condition in the stomach that occurs when there’s inflammation in the colon. Dr. Thomas Mazza of Lexington Surgery specializes in colorectal ...

If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — Patients with diverticulitis are prone to developing IBS and other functional bowel disorders after ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways During a diverticulitis flare-up, stick to clear liquids to give your ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Resting and applying a heating pad can help soothe diverticulitis pain.A clear liquid diet can give your gut a break and help reduce ...

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The pope is in hospital after he "reacted well" to planned intestinal surgery on Sunday, according to a Holy See spokesman. Matteo Bruni told the Associated Press Pope Francis, 84, had surgery for ...

Diverticulosis and diverticular disease are ranked among the most common gastroenterological diseases and conditions. In ...