Symptoms

Symptoms of Diverticular Disease

Diverticulosis usually has no symptoms. Some patients may experience bloating, constipation and mild cramping, but these can also be symptoms of a variety of intestinal disorders.

Symptoms of diverticulitis include:

• Abdominal pain
• Tenderness on the left side of the lower belly
• Fever and chills (if infection is present)
• Constipation

Complications of diverticular disease include:

• Infection
• Intestinal blockages
• Bleeding
• Diverticular colitis (inflammation of the colon)
• Tears in the colon