Managing Diverticular Disease

• Jun 04, 2025
Diverticular disease particularly affects older populations: it is found in 20 to 50% of people over the age of 50, and in up to 66 to 85% of those aged 85 and older (1). Although often asymptomatic, it can progress to diverticulitis in 5 to 20% of cases, with a risk of serious complications sometimes requiring emergency surgery (2).