Can you imagine going through life with a constant and gnawing pain that leaves you questioning not just your health but your very existence? I certainly can. Living with a condition like diverticulitis can feel like I’m on the edge of a broad abyss, wondering whether my health—or even my life—is at stake. The first time I faced this condition, I had a million questions rushing through my mind. Can diverticulitis kill me? Or, maybe more importantly, what does it mean to live with this condition?
Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling of not being able to go as often as you'd like? I know I have. It's a frustrating part of life that can come and go, but when you add in a condition like diverticulitis, things can get a bit more complicated. So, can diverticulitis cause constipation? Let's uncover the connection together.
