Mrs. Simpson had her hand over the left lower quadrant of her abdomen as she sat in my exam room describing her problem. “The last couple of days this part of my belly has been so sore my husband ...

Little pockets or pouches, known as diverticula, can sometimes form along the lining of your large intestine, also known as your colon. Having this condition is known as diverticulosis. Some people ...

What is diverticulitis, and how is it treated? A: Diverticula are pockets that develop in the colon wall, usually in the sigmoid or left colon, but can involve the entire colon. Diverticulosis ...

Mr. Watkins looked uncomfortable. “Last night my abdomen was hurting so much I thought I might have appendicitis… except for two things: this pain is on my left side, and appendicitis is supposed to ...

Q: Can boosting my fiber intake during the holidays help me avoid diverticulitis? A: As we gather for holiday meals full of rich foods and sweet treats, it is easy to forget that our digestive systems ...

The colon is part of the digestive system. It helps the body absorb water and nutrients from food before excreting the waste. It is made up of muscle and located just below the stomach. People ...