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Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Diverticulitis, which may be either mild or severe, can cause:

abdominal distress, especially in the lower left quarter of the abdomen

tenderness when the abdomen is touched

tightness in the abdominal muscles, known as abdominal rigidity

blood in the stool

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Author: Minot Cleveland, MD
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/20/02

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