Diverticulosis: Fast facts

Diverticulosis: Fast facts (00:00:15)
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The large intestine is the tube inside  your body that helps empty waste.

It's also called the colon.

Diverticulosis happens when pouches— called diverticula— form in the wall of the colon.

Current as of: October 19, 2024

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