<p>Diverticula are small pockets in the colon that are present in up to 10% of people over age 45. About 25% of those people experience inflammation of those pockets.  Do nuts, seeds, corn, and popcorn really cause this potentially serious condition? The House Call Doctor explains.</p>

Diverticula are small pockets in the colon that are present in up to 10% of people over age 45. About 25% of those people experience inflammation of those pockets. Do nuts, seeds, corn, and popcorn really cause this potentially serious condition? The House Call Doctor explains.

148 What Is Diverticulitis?

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