Diverticula usually develop when naturally weak places in your colon give way under pressure. This leads to the marble-sized pouches to protrude through the colon wall.
Exactly how the diverticula become inflamed or infected is not clear. One theory is that increased pressure in the colon can weaken the wall of the diverticula leading to infection. Another is that the narrow openings of the diverticula can trap feces, which can lead to infection. Or obstruction in the small opening of a diverticulum may reduce the blood supply to the region, leading to inflammation.
Previously, doctors thought that the nuts, seeds, popcorn and corn has had a role to diverticulitis due to being trapped in the diverticula. However, some studies have shown that these foods are not associated with an increased risk of diverticulitis.
Exactly how the diverticula become inflamed or infected is not clear. One theory is that increased pressure in the colon can weaken the wall of the diverticula leading to infection. Another is that the narrow openings of the diverticula can trap feces, which can lead to infection. Or obstruction in the small opening of a diverticulum may reduce the blood supply to the region, leading to inflammation.
Previously, doctors thought that the nuts, seeds, popcorn and corn has had a role to diverticulitis due to being trapped in the diverticula. However, some studies have shown that these foods are not associated with an increased risk of diverticulitis.
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