Category: Diverticulitis

BY DEAN PAPPAS M.D. Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the colon. The digestive system sometimes develops small pouches, or diverticula, along its lining. Diverticula are often harmless. However, if waste gets trapped in these pouches, they can become infected and inflamed, which is known as diverticulitis. Diverticulitis may cause a number of uncomfortable side effects, […]

BY DEAN PAPPAS M.D. Diverticulosis refers to the formation of small pouches in your digestive tract. This is relatively normal, and people who develop these pouches may not experience adverse health effects. However, when these pouches become inflamed or infected, that results in diverticulitis. There are many treatments for diverticulitis, and the team at Colon & […]

BY FRANK CALIENDO M.D. Diverticula are small pouches that can form along the lining of your digestive tract, particularly along the colon. They tend to be more common after a person turns 40, and they generally don’t cause any health problems. However, the diverticula can become infected, which is a condition known as diverticulitis. Knowing the […]

BY DEAN PAPPAS M.D. At Colon & Rectal Surgical Specialists of New York, we provide exceptional care for a full range of colon conditions, including diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from the negligible to the extremely painful. In some cases, the condition can even be debilitating, making it impossible to live life […]