K57.3: Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess

Diverticular disease of the large intestine without perforation or abscess, also known as diverticulosis, is a condition where small outpouches, called diverticula, develop along the digestive tract, typically in the large intestine or colon. These diverticula are harmless and often don't cause symptoms, hence many people with this condition may not even be aware they have it. This condition generally occurs in the older population, possibly as a result of weakening of the colon's muscular wall over time. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits like constipation or diarrhea, but these are not common unless complications such as diverticulitis (inflammation or infection of the diverticula) develop. It is important to note that in the case of K57.3, there is no perforation (tearing or hole) or abscess (a pocket of pus caused by infection) associated with the diverticula.

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