most often in the lower part of the colon known as the sigmoid colon. Other factors can contribute to diverticulosis, including a family history of the disease and heavy red meat consumption.

Diverticulitis versus colon cancer: differentiation with helical CT findings. Radiology 1999; 210: 429–35. MEDLINE 15. Padidar A, Jeffrey B Jr, Mindelzun R, Dolph J: Differentiation sigmoid ...

Most of the sigmoid colon is in the left lower quarter of the body. When a diverticulum becomes inflamed (diverticulitis), the symptoms suggest “left-sided appendicitis.” Symptoms usually ...