ELi5: Diverticulitis

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I’ve had 2 friends go to the hospital for this, but googling it reads like it’s just random stomach pain… What is it for real?

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Essentially, the lining on the intestines wears down and can result in a rupture. In these cases, fecal matter can result in a septic situation which can be fatal.

My father experienced a severe case of this, which almost killed him.

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