diverticula. Is diverticulumum a normal part of the anatomy?

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diverticula. Is diverticulumum a normal part of the anatomy?

2006-07-09 15:24:53 · 2 answers · asked by jimmy b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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No. They are pockets in your colon, and if food (particularly nuts and seeds) get stuck in them they can become infected/irritated and cause diverticulitis. That can either be in the form of an infection or the pockets can start bleeding.

2006-07-09 15:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by krissydahs93 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i dont believe so

2006-07-09 22:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by need4speed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋