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Diverticular Disease Explained with Dr. Sherief Shawki

Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast
Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Podcast
Episode • Dec 25, 2019 • 25m
By the age of 80, a majority of people develop diverticula, or pouches, in the wall of their colon. If these pouches become inflamed, they can cause abdominal pain, bleeding and more. Learn all about diverticular disease and how to reduce your risk from colorectal surgeon Sherief Shawki, MD.