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Causes

Diverticula are thought to be caused by increased pressure within the lumen of the colon. Increased intra-colonic pressure secondary to constipation may lead to weaknesses in the colon walls giving way to diverticula. Other causes may include a colonic spasm which increases pressure, which may be due to dehydration or low-fiber diets;[1] although this may also be due to constipation. Fiber causes stools to retain more water and become easier to pass (either soluble or insoluble fiber will do this). A diet without sufficient fiber makes the stools small, requiring the bowel to squeeze harder to remove the smaller stool.

Risk factors:

  • a diet which is low in fiber content or high in fat
  • increasing age,
  • constipating conditions, and
  • connective tissue disorders which may cause weakness in the colon wall (such as Marfan syndrome).

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