What is Diverticulosis?
Diverticulitis is swelling (inflammation) of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine (colon). The presence of the pouches themselves is called diverticulosis.
What do patients take to treat Diverticulosis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
These charts show data from Diverticulosis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Diverticulosis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 83 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 5 say Diverticulosis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 92% | Females |
|---|---|
| 8% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 5 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 8 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 15 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 8 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 59 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Diverticulosis patients who have completed their condition history