Causes
The exact causes of diverticulitis are not fully understood, but several factors are believed to play a role in its development. Some of the main causes of diverticulitis include: weakness in the walls of the colon, a low fibre diet, obesity, genetics, age and lifestyle factors such as smoking.


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