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Symptoms of Diverticulitis

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Updated December 07, 2003

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Other Names:

diverticulosis

Symptoms of Diverticulitis

  • abdominal pain

  • tenderness in the left side of lower abdomen

  • When infection is present:

    • fever

    • nausea

    • vomiting

    • chills

    • cramping

    • constipation

What are the treatments for Diverticulitis?

Visit our Health Treatments Guide Index for more information about Diverticulitis and other women's health conditions.

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