Diverticulosis

Description

Diverticulosis is a form of Diverticular Disease characterized by the presence of Diverticula (small protrusions through the wall of the Colon, or more rarely, through other regions of the Large Intestine).  These Diverticula form along the Mucous membrane that lines the Colon and often protrude through the muscular outer wall of the Colon.

Many people with Diverticulosis do not experience any discomforting symptoms.

 Diverticulosis is relatively common in persons aged 40 and over:

 Approximately 33% of the population of Western nations develop Diverticulosis by the age of 45.

 Approximately 50% of people in Western nations aged 60 and over are found to have Diverticulosis.

 Approximately 66% of the population of Western nations develop Diverticulosis by the age of 85.

 Almost all people in Western nations aged 90 and over are found to have Diverticulosis.

 There is no known cure for Diverticulosis.  Once Diverticula have formed there is no means for reversing them.