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who is at risk for diverticular disease

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Diverticular disease is influenced by several risk factors, many of which are modifiable:

Dietary factors

Lifestyle factors

Genetic factors

Other factors

In conclusion, the risk of diverticular disease is multifactorial, involving dietary and lifestyle factors, genetic predisposition, and other physiological changes. Modifying these risk factors, where possible, may help reduce the risk of developing diverticular disease.

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Acute diverticulitis

Nonpharmacologic interventions

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Smoking cessation

Pathway
ASCRS 2020