Diverticular disease: the surprisingly common gut condition you’ve probably never heard of

Diverticular disease: the surprisingly common gut condition you’ve probably never heard of

It’s not something people often talk about at the dinner table, but your gut health plays a huge role in your overall wellbeing. And one of the most common conditions affecting the large intestine is diverticular disease. Diverticular disease or diverticulosis is where small bulges or pouches (called diverticula) form in the wall of the colon, often due to a weakening in the muscle layer. These pouches are usually harmless, but in some cases the…