what causes diverticulosis

Is Diverticulosis Hereditary?

 Is Diverticulosis Hereditary?

Did you know that when it comes to getting certain diseases, your genetics can play a role in increasing your likelihood of developing it? When it comes to diverticular diseases, knowing whether genetics can affect your chances of developing them is important. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about diverticulosis, including what it is, symptoms of diverticulosis, who can get it, and whether your risk factors of diverticulosis could be based on your genetics.

Causes And Risk Factors Of Diverticular Disease

Causes And Risk Factors Of Diverticular Disease

By the age of 60 around 50% of Americans have or have had diverticulosis, which is simply the presence of pouches (diverticula) in the wall of the colon. Physicians aren’t sure exactly what causes diverticulosis, but there are some key risk factors of diverticulosis to be aware of.