Most people with diverticulosis do not have symptoms. If your diverticulosis causes symptoms, they may include:
__bloating
__constipation or diarrhea
__cramping or pain in your lower abdomen
Other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulcers, cause similar symptoms, so these symptoms may not mean you have diverticulosis. If you have these symptoms, see your doctor.
What are the symptoms of diverticular bleeding?
In most cases, when you have diverticular bleeding, you will suddenly have a large amount of red or maroon-colored blood in your stool. Diverticular bleeding may also cause dizziness or light-headedness, or weakness. See your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms.
What are the symptoms of diverticulitis?
When you have diverticulitis, the inflamed pouches most often cause pain in the lower left side of your abdomen. The pain is usually severe and comes on suddenly, though it can also be mild and get worse over several days. The intensity of the pain can change over time.
Diverticulitis may also cause
__constipation or diarrhea
__fevers and chills
__nausea or vomiting