The small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system are known as diverticula. These are found mostly in the lower part of your large intestine i.e., the colon. The presence of diverticula is known as diverticulosis. The condition in which one or more of the pouches gets inflamed or infected is known as diverticulitis. And they cause severe pain in … [Read more...] about Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment