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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of diverticulosis may include chronic bloating and discomfort in the lower left abdomen, with occasional acute episodes of sharper pain. The discomfort is sometimes described as a general feeling of pressure in the region, or pulling sensation.
Symptoms
- Common symptoms of diverticulosis include the following:[1]
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain/cramping following meals, usually in the left lower abdominal quadrant
- Changes in bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation)
- Occasionally, symptoms include non-specific chronic discomfort in the lower left abdomen, with occasional acute episodes of sharper pain. The discomfort is sometimes described as a general feeling of pressure in the region, or pulling sensation.